See all latest and excalacive news bulitan in advance .From my head office .....KNS Political parties decide not to hold victory processions Flood devastation, Peshawar massacre reasons Srinagar, Dec 21 (KNS): In the wake of devastating September floods in Jammu and Kashmir and recent massacre of more than a hundred children in Peshawar, political parties in the state have decided not to hold any victory processions. Sources told KNS that Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Rohit Kansal had shot a letter to all the Deputy Commissioners on Saturday asking them to hold meeting with representatives of different political parties regarding victory celebrations after the poll results are declared on December 23. “During the meetings they (representatives) were suggested that there should be no victory parades as there were apprehensions of clashes,” they said. A senior officer of district Srinagar said that political parties gave positive response to their suggestion of not holding victory parades. “We had some apprehensions that there might be clashes and they gave us a positive response that they won’t celebrate. Besides, also the flood devastation and Peshawar massacre were the other reasons not to hold any undue celebrations,” he told KNS. Meanwhile, a leader of National Conference said that they were waiting for results and the party believes that it will be favourable for them. “The celebrations are the part of the elections and our workers are free to celebrate at individual levels,” he said. A leader of People’s Democratic Party said they will wait till the results are out. “We will wait near venues where counting will take place. We are sure of our victory and once the results are out, we will celebrate the victory at Mufti Sahab’s residence. But there won’t be any undue celebrations or bursting of firecrackers,” he told KNS. Multi-tier security arrangements for counting day ‘Section 144 in and around counting halls’ Security arrangements made to ensure that counting is done properly: Police Srinagar, Dec 21 (KNS): In view of chances of clashes between supporters of rival parties on the day of counting, scheduled on Tuesday, the administration has decided to adopt multi-tier security arrangements and impose section 144 in and around all the counting centers. Divisional commissioner Kashmir Rohit Kansal said that all required steps have been taken to maintain law and order near the strong room at the counting centre. “All the Deputy Commissioners have been instructed to make the arrangements for the day in accordance with the guidelines of Election Commission of India,” he told KNS and added that section 144 will be in place in and around all the counting centers. About the arrangements for counting and security measures taken by the authorities, the Div com said that three-tier security will be in place at the counting centers to avoid any untoward incidents. “Apart from ensuring safety arrangements we have called a meet of candidates of different parties and have issued directives for their supporters to be followed on counting day,” he added. Meanwhile, sources told KNS that on Sunday morning, Chief electoral Officer Umeg Narula inspected the different counting centers in Kashmir valley where the votes would be counted. “Every Assembly segment will be having around 10 tables and each table will have a counting supervisor, counting assistant, counting agents and a micro observer. Only after the outcome of a round of counting is announced will the next round of counting begin,” they said. Sources said that, the first step of security near the counting venue would be under district police while the second and third step of security would be manned by personnel of CRPF. They informed extra vigil is being ensured in view of chances of close contest and heightened tension between supporters of the political parties. “Apart from the three-tier security in place, additional police personnel have been deployed. Security has been beefed up and all visitors and their vehicles will be subjected to thorough checking,” police sources told KNS. They said that special vehicles have been assigned duty at the counting centres. Traffic police have also been asked to maintain and supervise the parking outside the counting centre. One of the senior police officer told KNS that the main aim of police is to maintain peace, law and order on the day of results. Proper arrangements are being made to ensure that counting is done properly. Meanwhile talking to KNS Divisional commissioner Jammu Shantamanu said that all the necessary arrangements have been made for the peaceful counting in the Jammu region. “All the arrangements have been finalized and besides it adequate security will be in place in and around the counting centers on counting day,” he said and added that no one will be allowed to disturb the counting.KNS Sagar rejects exit poll results Reiterates NC will retain all eight seats in Srinagar Srinagar, Dec 21 (KNS): While out rightly rejecting the exit poll results, senior National Conference leader and Minister for Rural Development in the outgoing government, Ali Mohamamd Sagar Sunday said the results will throw surprises on December 23. “We out rightly reject exit poll as it is baseless and a conspiracy against the NC. In the past we have seen how exit polls suggested that Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP will win just three seats in Delhi elections and later it proved totally wrong as AAP won 28 seats,” Sagar told KNS after chairing a meeting of legislators and party leaders at Nawa-i-Subha here. He claimed high turnout in the just concluded assembly polls will go in favour of NC. “Even if some of our MLAs may lose they will lose by thick margin because of high turnout,” he said. Sagar reiterated that his NC will retain all eight seats in Srinagar. “We will win all the eight seats of City.” Asked whether there are chances of losses anywhere, the NC leader said, “There may be some weaknesses but over all we are winning. NC is a cadre based party and is very strong.” Sagar asked those who claim victory before the announcement of results to wait till December 23. “Let us wait for December 23 and see the results yourself,” he added. Hurriyat (G) demands immediate release of political prisoners Srinagar, Dec 21 (KNS): While terming the continuous detention of pro-freedom leaders Mohammad Yaseen Malik, Masarat Alam Bhat, Mushtaq-ul-Islam, Abdul Gani Bhat, Abdul Subhan Wani, Nasir Abdullah Palhallan, Mufti Abdul Ahad, Parvaiz Ahmad Tarzoo and Abdul Samad Inqalibi as ‘unjustified and illegal,’ Hurriyat Conference (G) Sunday demanded immediate release of all the political prisoners. In a statement to KNS Hurriyat (G) spokesman Ayaz Akbar said, “At the time election drama in the state all the Hurriyat leaders and thousands of pro-freedom youths were detained in different jails, police stations and interrogation centers. Many of them were although released, there are dozens of Hurriyat leaders and hundreds of youths still under detention.” “Whoever will come to the power in Jammu & Kashmir but the state will be always ruled by the Indian home ministry and like in the past the state government will play the character of a show boy. All the matters regarding to the Jammu & Kashmir are directly looked upon by the advisors of the Indian Prime Minister,” he claimed. Ayaz Akbar claimed that the state administration can’t even release a political leader of their own, ‘so there is no question of any major political decision.’ “If there would have been any wattage to the state administration then they should have released all the political prisoners after the end of election drama because their detention has no legal or moral justification now.” The Hurriyat (G) spokesman said that the top brass of army and police are at second position after the authorities in Delhi in controlling the affairs of Jammu & Kashmir. “They detain the pro-freedom people and youths at will and they prepare false and fabricated cases against them and detain them for years together without any constitutional and legal justifications,” he alleged. While particularly mentioning Masarat Alam Bhat, Mushtaq-ul-Islam and Nasir Abdullah, Ayaz Akbar said that their continuous detention has no relevance with any law in the world and it is the grave human rights violation. “They are being slapped with PSAs one after another and despite the court orders they are not being released. PSA has been termed as a lawless law at international levels and its execution has been termed as the grave human rights violation but the Indian government is openly using the state terrorism as a tool to suppress the peaceful voice of Jammu & Kashmir people and they have no respect for the international laws. The rulers of this country are suffering from the arrogance of power and they can go to any extend for keeping the forced occupation of Jammu & Kashmir,” he alleged. “Indian army is involved in worst kind of war crimes in Jammu & Kashmir but it has remained unnoticed so far.” While demanding immediate release of all the political prisoners, he appealed Amnesty International and other international human rights organizations to take serious notice of the conditions of Kashmiri prisoners and use their influence in ending their detention. Malik begins hunger strike against police ‘atrocities’ Srinagar, Dec 21 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik on Sunday begun indefinite hunger strike against the ‘atrocities perpetuated’ against people of Kashmir and especially residents of Maisuma, Srinagar. In a statement JKLF vice chairman Showkat Ahmad Bakshi said Malik, who is undergoing treatment at SKIMS under detention, decided to go on indefinite hunger strike. Yasin sahib is undergoing treatment for kidney problem at the SKIMS Soura. But despite that he started hunger strike against the atrocities launched by the police against innocent civilians. Bahshi said that like the past when the field was left open for pro-India parties, a crackdown has been launched against the pro-freedom people and “they are being tortured and humiliated in jails and police stations. In Maisuma police raids residences of pro-freedom people in the dead of night and whosoever raises voice against this brutality, he is being subjected to torture. Police keeps fathers hostage for their sons and similarly political workers are being called to police stations where they are being brutally tortured, he alleged. Bakshi alleged that three JKLF workers Ishfaq Ahmad, Adil Ahmad and Faisal Aslam who were arrested almost a month before have been brutally tortured due to which they have suffered multiple fractures. The SHO and SP of the area personally tortured these youth in the custody.” Bakshi said that keeping in view the “reign of terror launched by police against the people and pro-freedom workers”, the JKLF chairman Yasin sahib decided to go for hunger strike. But despite these brutal approach, government cant suppress the freedom movement, he said and appealed the pro-freedom people to get united to fight against those who are conspiring against the freedom movement. Bakshi also appealed people to pray for the speedy recovery of Malik. Increase in social crimes extreme cause of concern: Mirwaiz Srinagar, Dec 21: Terming the increase in social crimes and social ills as an extreme cause of concern, Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman and head of Mutehda Majlis-e-Ulema, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Sunday said urgent steps were needed to counter such negative influences in the society. Referring to the rape and murder of a girl in Pulwama, he said, “The incident was not only brutal in nature, but as a society it was a collective shame for us as we have utterly failed to stop such shocking social crimes.” Demanding stern punishment for the culprits involved in the incident, Mirwaiz said, “Few days ago, a girl was severely injured when some youths threw acid on her face. It was a reason of shame that the culprits are still untraced. There is a need of massive social reform movement in the society.” The Hurriyat (M) chairman said the violence against women has become a routine in Kashmir. “Women are subjected to domestic violence for different reasons like not bringing the desired dowry. It was highly unfortunate that such incidents were increasing day-after-day. Due to futile and un-Islamic rituals and extravagance, such an materialistic society was coming into existence, which could have devastating results on the Kashmiri nation,” he added. Asserting that parents and Ulema have to play a vital role in eradicating social ills, particularly stopping violence against women, Mirwaiz said that Ulema should acts as social reformers and teach people Islamic values to help the growth of our society in the right direction. He demanded immediate arrest of culprits involved in the acid throwing incident. Besides, he also demanded stern punishment for the culprits who were accused for committing rape and murder of a girl in Pulwama. Dar-ul-Khair continues to distribute relief among flood vicitms Srinagar, Dec 21 (KNS): Apart from constructing 100 houses for the needy flood victims, Dar-ul-Khair Mirwaiz Manzil is continuing its efforts to distribute relief goods among the people who have been severely affected by the recent floods. On the instruction of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Patron Darul Khair ,a high level delegation comprising of Peer Ghulam Nabi, Farooq Ahmad Saudagar, Mohammad Sidiq Hazari, and Feroz Ahmad visited Interior Rainawari, Jogilankar and Tawheedabad areas of Srinagar to distribute woolen blankets, clothes and eatables among the flood victims. Expressing their sympathy and solidarity with the flood victims on behalf of Mirwaiz, the delegation told the victims that it would be only through collective efforts of Kashmiris that they could extricate themselves from the after effects of the ravaging flood which destroyed property worth millions. The delegates assured the flood victims that they should not consider themselves alone in these times of crisis as Dar-ul-Khair Mirwaiz manzil would continue its relief and rehabilitation efforts all through the winter season. Not militants, govt responsible for killing of Panchayat members: AJKPC chairman Srinagar, Dec 21 (KNS): A day after a Surpanch was shot dead in North Kashmir’s Sopore town, All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) Sunday rejected the involvement of militants in the killings and held government responsible for all such deaths. Talking to Kashmir News Service (AJKPC), AJKPC Chairman Shafiq Mir said, “It is unfortunate that another Surpanch has lost his life. If government is blaming militants for the killing of Panchs and Surpanchs then let me tell them that militants are not to be blamed. It is the government which is responsible.” He threatened that if any such incident again takes place, all 35 thousand Panchs and Surpanchs of the state will come on roads. Mir revealed that dead Surpanch had received threat messages one week before. “Soon after threat he had approached the police, but unfortunately he was not provided any security cover,” he rued. Lashing out at the centre and the state governments for maintaining silence over the attacks, he said, “We fail to understand as to why they are silent over the killings. The killings of Panchs and Surpanchs are mysterious from long time now as no militant outfit has claimed responsibilities while the police has miserably failed in establishing the identity of those who were behind these attacks.” “We put our lives in danger and stood up in elections after a gap of 30 years, but government, instead of providing security to us, is not even serious to investigate the killings of Panchs and Surpanchs whose deaths continue to remain shrouded in mystery” he added. It is to mention here that unidentified gunmen have targeted several panchayat members in the Valley since the Panchayat elections were held in April 2011 and the government is blaming militants for the killings. On Saturday a village head was killed by unidentified gunmen in north Kashmirs Sopore town. Ghulam Ahmad Bhat, 70, was shot at by unidentified gunmen in Bomai area of the apple town Sopore outside his residence. Soz, Monga anguished over Sarpanch’s killing Srinagar, Dec 21 (KNS): State Congress president Prof Saifuddin Soz has expressed deep anguish at the assassination of Sarpanch Gulam Ahmad Bhat, of Bomai Sopore. “It is a condemnable act to kill innocent people. Police must come into action and nab the culprits, as early as possible,” he said in a statement to KNS. Soz offered his condolences and sympathized with the bereaved family. Meanwhile, Gulam Nabi Monga MLC, Vice President J&K PCC also expressed deepest anguish at the assassination of Sarpanch Gulam Ahmad Bhat. While terming the killing unfortunate and condemnable, he said, “It s a heinous crime.” Monga impressed upon the Police to bring the culprits to book. He sympathized with the bereaved family. JK Bank branch strength touches 800 Shopian’s economic potential could work wonders if youth take up the challenge of transforming the fruit industry: Parvez Ahmad Srinagar, Dec 21 (KNS): Embarking on the mission to further expand its foot-print across length and breadth of the state, J&K Bank opened yet another business unit at Batpora area of the Shopian district in the state on Saturday. Parvez Ahmad, Bank’s Executive President inaugurated the business unit and with this the branch network of the bank has touched 800 mark. Speaking on the occasion, Parvez Ahmad termed J&K Bank as the custodian of peoples’ trust. “The biggest strength of J&K Bank is the immense trust it enjoys from the people of J&K and we as custodians of this trust will continue to contribute in whatever way we can”, he said. Parvez urged the local youth to take advantage of the bank’s customized financial solutions to translate their talent and energies into successful business enterprises. Emphasizing that Shopian’s economic potential could work wonders if people of the district especially youth take up the challenge of transforming the fruit industry of the district from the traditional mode to modern one, guided by technological intervention and scientific temperament. He said, “Shopian region enjoys distinction of producing high quality apples. The apple industry is major source of income and employment in the region and has played a vital role in improving standards of living of the people in the region. J&K Bank is willing to work in close coordination with the stakeholders with a view to protect and promote the industry on scientific, systematic and sustainable basis.” He further said, “Youth of the district hold the key to change the mindset. Youth will have to rise to the occasion and mobilize support, acceptance and even resources for modern approach to horticulture together with latest technological innovations in the area of fruit industry. This will increase the production, improve the quality and multiply the earnings”. “If you fail to recognize and play your role, fruit economy will, God forbid, meet the fate of our handicrafts industry, the very survival of which is today at stake”, he stressed. The Executive President while describing Shopian a socially and emotionally aware society, said, “There is a need to develop social, intellectual and emotional skills and behaviour by setting up quality educational and health institutions.” He invited entrepreneurs with a vision and dynamism to set up such institutions and J&K Bank will be willing to support such viable institutions. He agreed to the suggestions of the customers present on the occasion that there is need to expand the branch network to the under banked and unbanked areas of the district. Others present on the occasion included M S Wani, President, Mushtaq Ahmad Mir, Zonal Head and Mohammed Shafi Salroo, Cluster Head. CPI (M) pays tributes to late Hafiz Srinagar Dec 21 (KNS): In a condolence meeting the State Committee CPI (M) today remembered one of its senior leaders and social activist, Abdul Gani Hafiz. The speakers highlighted the personal qualities, contribution and the principled behavior of late Hafiz. “His journalistic abilities, intellectual potential and strong desire for exploitation free and just society were mentioned in detail with an assertion that his life will inspire the young revolutionaries and guide them to the path of politics which is based on ideology and the collective good of humanity,” a statement of the party said. The speakers included writer broadcaster Zarif Ahmad Zarif, media personality, Mohammad Yousuf Ganaie Nairang, political activist and close associate of A G Hafiz, Ghulam Qadir Hafroo and CPI (M) State Secretary M Y Tarigami. While, other speakers fondly remembered late Hafiz and described him a man of principle, selfless political activist and a thorough gentleman, Zarif Ahmad Zarif stressed on the qualities of self sacrifice and principled life style of late Hafiz. Tarigami quoted from the noted Russian novelist Astravsky and said that Hafiz considered life as the greatest gift of nature and tried to spend every moment for the welfare of humanity as a whole. The congregation of hundreds expressed deep sorrow on the sad demise of Hafiz; sympathy for the bereaved family and observed two minute silence in honour of the late comrade. PPP to hold candlelight vigil against Peshawar massacre Srinagar, Dec 21 (KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir People’s Political Party (PPP) led by Engineer Hilal Ahmad War is holding a candlelight vigil in the memory of slain children of Peshawar massacre at Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower) Lal Chowk Srinagar on Monday at 5:45 pm. In a statement a spokesman of the party said to express the solidarity with the families of the massacred children and to share their pain, the vigil will be held. “Voices of conscience including prominent journalists, lawyers, civil society members are likely to participate in the candlelight vigil,” he said. Respected subscribers you can surf our website to read all the news bulletins at your will. Kindly click (knskashmir, and for views and analysis visit kashmirmagazine.net)
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