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Martyr cop’s son among four lifted in 'Babloo murder' case 10/20/2012 12:43:23 AM Sumit Sharma Jammu, Oct 19: In an unexpected and rare incident police martyr's son could ever be picked up the police along with other three persons for their possible involvement in committing murder of Nagander Singh alias Babloo of Vijaypur, police sources said. Meanwhile eight persons were held in Surankote of Poonch for their alleged involvement in a murder case. Sources identified two of the four accused namely as Deepak who happens to be son of police martyr and Sanju, a hardcore criminal. The sister of the Deepak is also serving in JK Police force. Their sustained questioning was in progress in police station Vijaypur and police is sanguine of having a lead in solving the mysterious murder case. Pertinently, the petrified body of Babloo was found in a field in Vijaypur on 24 September and during investigation police came to know that the victim was first strangulated and then his head was chopped off. Police has also lifted two brothers (cousin) of the deceased as it has been apprehension that murder was committed with their connivance as deceased used to complaint hi...   READ MORE

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Ali Shah Geelani following NC Agenda…: Bhim Singh 10/20/2012 12:42:50 AM Jammu: A day after Hurriyat leader Ali Shah Geelani came out with threat launch fresh stir against any move to augment facilities for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims as recommended by the SC panel, reactions poured in from political quarters in Jammu, with sharp criticism against his statement . Prof. Bhim Singh, Chairman, National Panthers Party expressed no surprise on the statement of Ali Shah Geelani that he shall not allow Amarnath Shrine road to be constructed in Valley. He said National Conference's Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, had shouted at the top of his voice inside the Parliament that he shall not give an inch of land to the Shrine for Amarnath pilgrimage. Farooq Abdullah and his Nat...   READ MORE   Khajuria to Govt: Stop Geelani to repeat history 10/20/2012 12:42:03 AM Jammu: Senior BJP leader and MLA Ashok Khajuria while reacting sharply, said that NC-Congress coalition should stop using people like Syed Ali Shah Geelani to repeat the history. The government should concentrate on the development and welfare of the masses instead of allowing the anti-national and separatists to indulge in provoking the religious sentiments of the Hindus across the country. Khajuria while reacting to Geelani opposing the construction of road to the holy cave of Baba Amarnath ji, said that it has become a matter of routine for the Kashmir based political parties and separatist organizations to make such statements which are aimed at pleasing the Kashmiris and...   READ MORE   Committees, commissions, inquiry panels no answer to deep rooted corruption? 10/20/2012 12:41:24 AM Syed Junaid Hashmi JAMMU, Oct 19: With Chief Minister Omar Abdullah having virtually given up on fighting corruption tooth and nail, IAS Babus have made committees, commissions, inquiry panels and societies order of the day. Such is the non-seriousness that instead of gearing up available machinery, State Government is making knee deep efforts to redress the grievances of VVIPs running various NGOs from New Delhi. Further, none seems to have told Omar Abdullah that reports of innumerable commissions and committees are lying in the record rooms of Journalists, Legislators and legal luminaries. Nothing has changed in Jammu and Kashmir. Callousness is so deep rooted that officers indicted i...   READ MORE   Handy solutions to ailments and unemployment! Maha Rishi in city of temples 10/20/2012 12:41:07 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Oct 19: A Swami, Param Pujya Brahmrishi Shri Kumar Swamiji who has handy solutions to all the problems ranging from serious ailments to unemployment is holding his 349th Prabhu Kripa Dukh Nivaran Samagam on October 20 and 21 at MA Stadium. In a paid advertisement in local English daily, the Swami does not claim to perform miracles. Instead, his followers have narrated their experiences to project Swami as a super human capable of performing miracles. His devotees include MP and noted actress Hema Malini. Hema's association with the Swami is only few months old. She has received immense grace during this short span of time. Kundan Singh Kunwar's daughter took t...   READ MORE   ET too salutes martyrs…. what about cops charged for 'custodial deaths' 10/20/2012 12:40:04 AM Early Times Report JAMMU, Oct 19: On the eve of police commemoration day on October 21 next, ET joins J&K police to salute the cops who have sacrificed their lives for upholding the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country but the occasion definitely raises questions on the cases of alleged custodial deaths in police stations. The cops, who did not hesitate in sacrificing their lives to protect the lives of the people, deserve to be saluted by one and all but what about the cops who have not hesitated in taking law in their hands. There have been numerous alleged cases of custodial deaths in J&K thanas, and the inhuman torture of criminals as well as innocents. Last year, a gold ...   READ MORE

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