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| Political, intellectual support to stone pelting begins to diminish in Valley | | Srinagar civilian's murder draws widespread flak against 'only tool of resistance' | | | AHMED ALI FAYYAZ
EARLY TIMES REPORT
SRINAGAR, May 4: Many in politics and media attempted to underplay it as a routine incident of a civilian getting hit by a 'stray' stone during a street clash between the demonstrators and Police in this turbulent capital city. Others slogged to create an impression that the class 4thofficial of Jammu & Kashmir State Board of School Education died of a 'gunshot wound'. But, in the last five days, Kashmiris holding diverse political beliefs have been unanimous over the fact Shafeeq Ahmed Sheikh of Nattipora had been horribly killed in Batmaloo area on Friday last by a group of stone pelters who have embraced this form of social terrorism as a result of immense political and intellectual support in the Valley.
That the politicians and intellectuals, known for justifying stone pelting as "our only tool of resistance against the state repression", have been isolated by the people at large is evident from the fact that nobody in Kashmir has accepted Hurriyat (G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani's initial suggestion of Sheikh's death in 'firing'. A d... | |
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| Conviction rate of militants very poor in J&K | | behind the veil | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, May 4: Mohd.Afzal Guru was convicted and sentenced to death by the Supreme Court on charge of conspiracy in the December 2001 terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament.The Court announced its verdict in 2004 meaning that the apex court gave its judgement within less than three years.
Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab was found guilty of murder and waging war against India by a special court in Mumbai on May 3,2010.Kasab has been held guilty of masterminding the terrorist strike in Mumbai about 525 days ago in which over 166 people,including foreigners and police officers,were killed.In case of Kasab the trial was completed within 190 days.
There were other cases too wh... | |
| | | | BJP national leader makes 'soft' talk about Kashmiris | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, May 4: In what can be seen as sharp contrast from its hard posturing and 'menacing' utterings on Kashmir related matters, BJP , it appears to have suddenly changed its strategy. The statement issued by party's National Spokesperson at least suggests the 'pleasant departure' from constant bashing and rhetorical approach of the party on such matters in the sensitive state of J&K.
On his first visit to Srinagar after assuming the office of this post, Tarun Vijay, a popular name in the party at national level, has surprisingly come up with observations in the statement issued through press note today which are totally in contrast and contradiction of how the leade... | |
| | | | Zargar turns out to be NC worker | | Delhi attack plan | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, May 4: Omar Zargar, who was picked up by police in Srinagar for having allegedly planed to execute bomb attacks in New Delhi, has turned out to be a National Conference (NC) worker.
A resident of Kalamdanpur in Nawab Bazar of Srinagar, he was earlier arrested a fortnight ago on the charge of being involved in stone-pelting incidents in the valley.
Police sources said Omar, who carried an I-card of the ruling National Conference (NC), was arrested on April 23 in connection with stone-pelting.
He was stated to be the deputy of stone-pelters' leader Irshad Malik. Sources said he was released within three days of his arrest on the intervention of a senior gove... | |
| | | | VC of CU: Hats off to Jammu-based print media | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, May 4: The Jammu-based print media is known for its objectivity and fair reporting and comments. It is also known for its contribution to the well-being and happiness of the people of Jammu province as well as its stand on the anti-India India activities anywhere in the state. It has all along made common cause with the suffering people of Jammu province and contributed in its own way to making the various genuine and popular movements in Jammu a great success. In fact, it is because of the role of the Jammu-based print media that the people of Jammu province have a number of times succeeded in forcing the authorities to concede their genuine and popular demands. ... | |
| | | | History belies NC claim of upholding press freedom | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, May 4: When Sheikh Nazir told a gathering Tuesday that his organization (National Conference) had offered sacrifices for freedom of press, some elderly people laughed. A few of them shared their experiences with Early Times to apprise the younger generation as to how the second oldest profession was prostituted by National Conference.
Ghulam Muhammad Kashfi was a renowned journalist and created a niche for himself in the pre-partition era. According to Mir Ghulam Rasool Nazki, Kashfi became Khidmat's editor in 1943. His unique style of writing and presenting news added new dimensions to Khidmat. His column "Confessions of Kashfi" became very popular and that wa... | |
| | | | SHO suspended for not registering FIR | | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, May 4: SHO of Talwara police station in Reasi was today suspended after people protested, alleging that he had "deliberately" not registered FIR in the murder of a villager.
The order of suspension was issued by Udhampur-Reasi range DIG Gulzar Singh Salathia.
Police sources said the body of Shamsher Singh, who had allegedly eloped with his sister-in-law a week back, was recovered from Talwara area this morning.
A bottle of poison used for killing rats was also found lying near his body.
Though Shamsher's family and locals alleged that he had been murdered, no FIR was registered by the Talwara police in this regard.
This angered the people. Led by a local NC ... | |
| | | | Under pressure of TBS, JU notify MBA IV semester schedule 2 days before exams | | | | Mishu Gupta
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, May 4: In what could be described as lackadaisical and casual approach of Jammu University authorities towards the students pursuing professional courses, the date sheet for holding annual examinations of MBA-IV semester was issued two days short of the commencement of papers.
Ironically, the Examination Wing of the University, which has been authorized to finalise the 'student-friendly' examination schedule, was forced to conduct examination from May 7 by the Business School of the University.
The delay in issuance of official notification of MBA-IV semester Annual Examination has quite apparently caused strong resentment among hundreds of MBA stu... | |
| | | | 21 new infiltration routes in J&K | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 4: Shifting focus on the borders neighbouring Pakistan to stop the entry of Pak-based militants into J&K, different counter-intelligence (CI) agencies have identified 21 new infiltration routes in the state.
The new infiltration routes were identified by the CI agencies with the help of border residents and the troops guarding the borders, police sources said. Sources said the identification of the new routes would help in the killing of infiltrating militants before they entered the border forests and then the mountains leading to Rajouri, Poonch and Doda.
"We have surveyed and identified 21 new infiltration routes along Indo-Pak border. This will he... | |
| | | | LeT man held in Doda | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 4: A supporter of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and close associate of two top Pakistani commanders of the outfit was today apprehended by police from Khatosu near Thathri in Doda.
He was identified as Mohammad Hanief. Acting on an intelligence input about his pro-LeT activities in Thathri area, police raided his hideout at Khatosu in the afternoon and arrested him, police sources said.
Some incriminating material was recovered from him, the sources added.
Hanief was a close associate of LeT commanders -- Abu Ans and Abu Anz -- both residents of Pakistan. They were active in Bhaderwah and Doda mountains.
Sources said he worked as a courier and guide of LeT mil... | |
| | | | 343 fined for smoking at public places | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 4: Even as the drug and food control organisation (DFCO) claimed to have fined 343 persons for smoking at public places, a lot needs to be done to strictly enforce the Prohibition of Smoking Act in the state.
At almost every minibus stand or even in minibuses, people could be seen puffing cigarettes, much to the inconvenience of others. Official sources said the Prohibition of Smoking Act, which enforces the ban on smoking at public places, would now be strictly implemented.
It may be mentioned that puffing induced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease causes severe breathing difficulty and is termed the fourth leading killer worldwide. Sources said p... | |
| | | | Kasab to be sentenced on Thursday | | | | Agencies
MUMBAI, May 4: The prosecution on Tuesday sought death penalty for Pakistani gunman Ajmal Amir Kasab, convicted for 26/11 terror attacks, describing him as a killing machine manufactured in Pakistan who had total disregard for life.
Terming Kasab's case as the rarest of rare, public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam told the anti-terror court, "Such a monster should be given death penalty.... He is an agent of devil himself.
Special judge M L Tahaliyani reserved his judgement for Thursday after public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam and defence counsel K P Pawar wrapped up their arguments on the quantum of sentence to 22-year-old Kasab, who was held guilty of mass murder and waging war against ... | |
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