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Police Solve Blind Murder Case of Woman and Two Children in Kishtwar

Crime Spot : House where woman & her children died allegedly by fire

Sayed Zahid

Kistawar, Nov 21(NVI) : In a major breakthrough, the Jammu & Kashmir Police District Kishtwar has solved a chilling blind murder case involving the death of a woman and her two children in Jisher Drabshalla. Initially reported as an accidental fire, the investigation uncovered it to be a premeditated murder.

“On November 11, 2024, a fire was reported at the house of Khursheed Ahmed in Jisher Drabshalla, resulting in the deaths of his first wife, Nazia Begum (35), and their two children, Amina Bano (10) and Rizan Ahmed (5). The victims were tragically burnt alive,” reads the details available with NVI.

It reads, police initially registered an inquest under Section 174 of the CrPC and took the charred remains for post-mortem before handing them over to the family for last rites. However, the circumstances raised suspicions, prompting SSP Kishtwar to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for a detailed probe.

The SIT, led by Inspector Firdous Ahmed and assisted by PSI Ankush Sharma under the supervision of Dy. SP Dr. Ishan Gupta, conducted a meticulous investigation. They analyzed technical evidence and interrogated multiple suspects. The probe revealed a web of domestic disputes in the household, as Khursheed Ahmed had two wives—Nazia Begum (deceased) and Asma Begum.

Through sustained questioning, Asma Begum confessed to the crime before an Executive Magistrate. She admitted to setting the house on fire on November 11, 2024, due to ongoing conflicts with Nazia. Following her confession, the police converted the inquest into an FIR and arrested Asma.

SSP Kishtwar lauded the SIT’s efforts in solving the case and emphasized that such heinous acts will face the full force of the law. He reiterated the police’s commitment to ensuring justice and maintaining the safety of the community.—(News Vibes of India)

GoI must Investigate allegations of financial misconduct by Adani Group : Farooq Abdullah

File Photo : Dr Farooq Abdullah

NVI Correspondent

Srinagar, Nov 21 (NVI) National Conference President today urged the Government of India to conduct a detailed inquiry into allegations of financial misconduct involving the Adani Group.

The NC chief advocated a probe by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC).

Addressing media men in Srinagar, Dr Farooq underlined the need for accountability and transparency. “The demand for a JPC probe is gaining momentum, and the government must take it seriously. A complete and impartial investigation is necessary to reveal the truth and understand the circumstances behind these allegations,” he said.

While avoiding direct comments on recent statements by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Dr Farooq acknowledged the issue’s growing international significance. “If the allegations turn out to be accurate, it raises serious concerns. These matters require openness and honesty to maintain public trust,” he added.

The NC president also brought attention to claims involving officials in Jammu and Kashmir during 2021-2022, urging local authorities to conduct their own investigation. “Our administration in Jammu and Kashmir must look into these accusations independently. With time, the full picture will emerge, and any wrongdoings must be addressed effectively,” he said.

The ongoing controversy has become a focal point of political discourse, with opposition parties demanding greater scrutiny and accountability over the alleged financial irregularities.

About J&K government, the Dr Farooq said that it is the people’s government and people must pin point the governments’ faults. “Gunda Raj is over and people are supreme to make the government accountable,” he said. (News Vibes of India)

Joint Course of J&K Police & CAPF on Law & Order training concludes in Ganderbal

NVI Correspondent

Srinagar, Nov 21 (NVI): With a view to sharpen the professional skills of police personnel and to enhance the coordination between the Police and Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPF) , a week-long capsule course on Law and Order training which was organised by police concluded in Ganderbal.

Police sad that every day classes on relevant topics were conducted by the senior officers of the district along with practical training. The concluding ceremony of the course was held at DPL Ganderbal and was presided by SSP Ganderbal Ragav S.

During the ceremony, SSP Ganderbal interacted with the jawans and emphasised the importance of such joint trainings which would lead to synergy among the forces and better coordination. A live demonstration was organised in which SSP Ganderbal provided various real live situations which were stimulated following which a debriefing session was conducted and directions regarding necessary improvements were given.

Further, all the participating personnel were provided with certificates.(News Vibes of India)

Let J&K Assembly Pass resolution 100 times, PM scrapped Art 370 forever : Sat Sharma

J&K BJP President Sat Sharma addressing a seminar titled "Unconstitutional Resolution" organized by BJP’s Legal Cell at the party's headquarters in Jammu

NVI Correspondent

Jammu, Nov 21 (NVI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir President Sat Sharma criticized the National Conference (NC) about bragging much about passing resolution on restoration of special status in Legislative Assembly.

Sharma said even if NC passes the resolution on Article 370 hundred times, Prime Minister is same who trashed it forever and made it a history.

Addressing a seminar titled “Unconstitutional Resolution” organized by BJP’s Legal Cell at the party’s headquarters in Jammu, Sharma dismissed the NC resolution as “unconstitutional.”

“The NC has passed a resolution calling for the restoration of special status, but this was done under highly irregular circumstances. The Speaker directed the expulsion of BJP members, rendering the entire process illegal,” he remarked.

He said even if NC passes special status resolution 100 times in Legislative Assembly, PM is same who scrapped it forever and made it as a history.

Sharma emphasized that the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, was a decisive step taken by the central government, and Prime Minister Modi’s leadership ensured that Jammu and Kashmir’s political landscape underwent a profound transformation.

“Even if NC passes this resolution a hundred times, the fact remains that PM Modi is the leader who made Article 370 a thing of the past. He recently stated that some chapters of history are best left closed,” Sharma added.

Highlighting the developments that followed the abrogation, Sharma pointed out that J&K has experienced significant progress and a growing atmosphere of peace.

“Thanks to Prime Minister Modi’s persistent efforts, peace and stability have been restored in J&K,” he said.

Sharma also emphasized the positive changes that followed the abrogation, particularly the extension of voting rights to marginalized communities such as West Pakistani Refugees and Valmikis. “The day of August 5, 2019, was historic as it brought justice to these long-neglected sections of society,” he stated.

Responding to NC’s renewed calls for the restoration of Article 370 and Article 35A, Sharma accused the party of attempting to mislead the people of Kashmir. “This is just another attempt to deceive the public, as they falsely promised to reinstate Article 370 and Article 35A during elections,” he remarked.

Sharma also pointed out the electoral success of the BJP, which achieved its highest-ever vote share of 26 percent. He noted that NC’s share was only 23 percent, while Congress, despite claiming to have a CM candidate, secured a mere 12 percent. (News Vibes of India)

BJP MLA Randhawa Warns of Protests in Jammu if Lecturer Posts for Hindi, Sanskrit PGs Not Advertised

BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa staged a protest in Jammu for the exclusion of Hindi posts in lecturer vacancies by the government.

NVI Correspondent

Jammu, Nov 21(NVI): Senior BJP leader and MLA Vikram Randhawa staged a protest in Jammu today criticizing the exclusion of Hindi posts in the recently referred 575 lecturer vacancies by the government to the Public Service Commission (PSC).

Randhawa issued a stern warning to the Omar Abdullah-led government, stating that if the government does not advertise lecturer positions for Hindi and Sanskrit postgraduates, widespread protests would erupt in Jammu.

The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department recently referred 575 lecturer positions to the PSC for direct recruitment, but failed to include Hindi and Sanskrit subjects among them.

Speaking to reporters in Jammu, Randhawa expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s preference for Urdu speakers, while sidelining qualified Hindi and Sanskrit postgraduates.

“I call on the Omar-led government to immediately advertise the plus-two lecturer positions for qualified Hindi and Sanskrit PGs. If this is not done, Jammu will witness massive protests,” he warned.

The BJP MLA also pointed out that while the government recently advertised 575 lecturer posts, none were designated for Hindi and Sanskrit postgraduates. “This is unacceptable. If the government fails to act, all 28 BJP MLAs will take to the streets of Jammu,” Randhawa added.

In the meantime, a large group of individuals took to the streets in Jammu, protesting the government’s exclusion of Hindi and Sanskrit PGs in the latest PSC recruitment advertisement.  (News Vibes of India)

Police seizes 07 vehicles, arrests drivers for illegal extraction & transportation of minerals in Sopore

NVI Correspondent

Srinagar, Nov 21(NVI): Cracking a whip on illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, Police seized two JCBs and five tippers, besides arrests seven drivers in Sopore.

A Police team of Police Station Bomai headed by SHO Police Station Bomai initiated the action under the supervision of SDPO Sopore Shri. Sarfaraz Bashir-JKPS and seized seven vehicles (2 JCBs and 5 tippers) besides, arrested seven drivers involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals.

The accused drivers have been identified as Aabid Manzoor Khan son of Manzoor Ahmad Khan, Muzafar Ahmad Lone son of Mohammad Sultan Lone, Abdul Rashid Lone son of Mohammad Sultan Lone, Shafaq Ahmad Lone son of Abdul Rahim Lone, Aijaz Ahmad Tantray son of Abdul Hameed Tantray all residents of Tujjer Sharief, Ishfaq Ahmad Mir son of Mohammad Abdullah Mir resident of Hardu Shiva and Sheikh Imad son of Abdul Majeed Sheikh resident of Seeloo.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in Police Station Bomai and further investigation have been taken up.

Persons found indulging in illegal mining activities shall be dealt as per law. Community members are appealed to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with their concerned police units.   (News Vibes of India)

Wildlife Smuggling Foiled in Udhampur : 20 Parrots Rescued

NVI Correspondent

Udhampur, Nov 21(NVI): As a crackdown on wildlife trafficking, the Udhampur Wildlife Department successfully intercepted an attempt to smuggle 20 parrots on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in the Samroli area.

The operation, carried out during a special naka, led to the detention of an individual transporting the birds without valid documents.

Babu Ram, Block Officer of the Wildlife Block Sudhmahadev, Udhampur, revealed that the department acted swiftly on specific intelligence about the smuggling attempt. A special checkpoint was set up at Samroli, where the suspect’s vehicle was intercepted. Upon inspection, the parrots were discovered hidden in a cage.

The rescued parrots have since been moved to the Tandey Rakh Rescue Centre in Udhampur for rehabilitation and care. Authorities have detained the smuggler, and further investigations are underway to uncover any links to larger wildlife trafficking networks.

This operation highlights the department’s commitment to protecting wildlife and combating smuggling activities in the region.  (News Vibes of India)

JDA demolishes temprorary shops belonging to KP community, Move evokes resentment

NVI Correspondent

Jammu, Nov 21 (NVI): Jammu Development Authority (JDA) today demolished dozens of temporary shops belonging to Kashmiri Pandits at Muthi Camp in Jammu allegedly without any prior notice.

The ill-fated shopkeepers cried foul stating that they were given no advance notice and the move was sudden. “They came with bulldozers early morning and demolished our shops. We have been running these shops for 32 years. I was young then. I have to marry off my daughters,” said a Kashmiri Pandit Shopkeeper, whose shop was demolished.

Another KP whose shop was demolished said that LG Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister talks of rehabilitation of KPs, but today “we saw their rehabilitation in the form of demolition of our shops.” “Is this your rehabilitation, Is this the way you treat us,” the irate shopkeepers said in an obvious reference to LG Sinha and CM Omar.

An official of the JDA when contacted told NVI that they had directions from the top “to demolish some shops that are illegal and on the encroached land.” “We only followed directions,” he said, pleading anonymity.

Meanwhile, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti wrote on X: “Heartbreaking scenes emerge as KP shopkeepers stand helplessly by the rubble of their demolished shops, reportedly brought down by the JDA without prior notice. This comes as yet another blow to a community that has endured unimaginable hardships for decades. What began as targeted demolitions of assets of tribal community has now been extended to KPs, further deepening their sense of alienation and loss. We urge CM Omar Abdullah to step in and address this grave injustice with compassion and urgency.”

Apni Party chief Syed Altaf Bukhari also wrote on X that JDU should not have demolished the temporary shops belonging to KP refugees at Muthi camp Jammu. “These small establishments have been the primary source of livelihood for these poor migrants for over past three decades. If demolition was necessary, the administration should have first arranged alternative to protest their livelihoods. Such actions are disappointing, especially under an elected government that is expected to prioritise the welfare of its citizens. I urge the administration o ensure justice for the affected shop owners by either permitting them to rebuild their shops or providing them with suitable alternatives to sustain their livelihoods.” (News Vibes of India)

Notorious Criminal Booked Under PSA in Samba

Notorious offender Alam Din detained by Samba Police

NVI Correspondent

Samba, Nov 21(NVI): To address rising criminal activities in Samba, police have detained a notorious offender under the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA) and sent him to jail.

The accused, identified as Alam Din, also known as Allu, son of Nazir Ahmed and a resident of Manohar Gopala in Samba, has a history of multiple criminal cases lodged against him at Samba and Majalta police stations in Udhampur district. His repeated offenses had become a significant threat to public peace and security.

Acting on detailed dossiers prepared by SSP Samba, the District Magistrate issued a detention order against the accused. The operation to execute the warrant was carried out by the Rakh Amb Talli Police Post team, under the supervision of the Police Station Samba. The accused was subsequently lodged in District Jail Kathua.

This development highlights Samba Police’s unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order and tackling criminal elements to ensure the safety of the community.            (News Vibes of India)

Sopore Police Crack Hit-and-Run Case, Accused Arrested

Police with the arrested accused in Sopore hit and run case

NVI Correspondent

Sopore, Nov 21(NVI): Sopore Police have successfully solved a hit-and-run case that resulted in the tragic death of Dr. Azhar Hassan Janwari, a resident of Upper Ashpeer, Sopore.

“The incident occurred on November 5, 2024, when an unidentified motorcyclist struck the pedestrian and fled the scene, leaving him critically injured. The victim was initially treated at SDH Sopore before being referred to SKIMS Soura for advanced medical care. Despite extensive efforts, Dr. Janwari succumbed to his injuries on November 18, 2024,” reads a statement issued by police, a copy of which lies with NVI.

It reads as, acting on the FIR registered under No. 233/2024, police initiated an in-depth investigation utilizing advanced technical methods. Their efforts led to the identification of the accused, Nadeem Hameed Badam, also a resident of Upper Ashpeer, Sopore.

“During interrogation, the accused confessed to riding his scooty (registration number JK05H-4292) recklessly on the day of the incident and hitting the victim. Panicked by the accident, he fled the scene without reporting it to the authorities,” it reads further.

It also reads as, the accused has since been arrested, and the vehicle involved has been seized. Police have added Section 106(2) to the case and are continuing further investigations.—(News Vibes of India)

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