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FIR against Mirwaiz, others for instigating violence 9/13/2010 12:17:00 AM EARLY TIMES REPORT SRINAGAR, Sept 12: A day after large scale violence and arson, police today registered three cases against separatist leaders including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of the moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference, over burning of government properties by a mob which he led during a protest rally on Saturday. Even as curfew was re-imposed in Srinagar and other major towns of Valley, protests continued in some pockets forcing Police to resort to firing in the air to disperse the unruly protestors. Police also lobbed teargas shells after a mob attacked coalition government's Education Minister Peerzada Mohammad Syed's house at Kokernag. In all, over two dozen people were injured in clashes across the Valley The Mirwaiz has been charged under various sections of Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), including 121 (waging war against the state) and 153 (wantonly giving provocation to cause riots). Another case has been registered against the moderate Hurriyat chairman and four others for spreading public dissatisfaction at Safakadal police station in the old city. A case has b...   READ MORE

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Fundamentalist organization fanning trouble in Kashmir valley Political patting of miscreants demoralizing: Officials 9/13/2010 12:16:43 AM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Sept 12: While virtually besieged Jammu and Kashmir government is unable to explore options for controlling violent mobs across Kashmir valley, fundamentalists and forces controlled by elements from across line of control (LOC) are having a field day, rampaging, ransacking and burning down both private and government property. These are assertions and observations of police and intelligence sources, with regard to complete lawlessness across Kashmir valley. They further say that with 'moral and emotional support' pouring in from political rivals of National Conference (NC), which is in power, situation is likely to further deteriorate in the days ahead. These o...   READ MORE   Present unrest in Kashmir is result of shoddy politics:Lal Singh Govt does not have guts 9/13/2010 12:16:18 AM BHARAT BHUSHAN EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Sept 12: Underlining the need for an immediate change in the policy of the "handlers" of Kashmir situation and attributing it to shoddy politics, Member of Parliament (MP) Lal Singh today regretted that the NC-Congress government in the state lacked "guts and sincerity" to deal with the prevailing unrest in Kashmir. "Though I am part of this government, I regret that it does not have the will, guts and sincerity to deal with the crisis in Kashmir," he asserted in a function of Trance dance group at Jammu University. "It is our bad luck that those people are sitting in the government who lack courage and determination to deal with the anti-nationa...   READ MORE   Enough is enough: Betrayed CM must act now 9/13/2010 12:15:48 AM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Sept 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah permitted the unscrupulous, defeated, marginalized and out-on-the-limb Mirwaiz Umer Farooq and Yasin Malik to lead a march to the Srinagar's Lal Chowk on Saturday. Though the security agencies were not for granting permission, the Chief Minister overruled their objections and permitted the separatists to organize the march. The Chief Minister reportedly took this decision after being assured by the Mirwaiz's "close aide" that the proposed march would be "peaceful." He should not have trusted the Mirwaiz and Malik because they were in search of an opportunity that they could use to indulge in an extreme form of competitive comm...   READ MORE   New Delhi under constant pressure 9/13/2010 12:15:32 AM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Sept 12: The deteriorating situation in Kashmir Valley and unexpected arson and violence on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr yesterday has further added to the worries of Omar Abdullah led coalition Government which is already facing a stiff opposition from various political parties for its dismal performance and failure in containing the law and order problem in Kashmir Valley. The yesterday's mob violence that too on the holy festival of Eid has also belied the claims of the Chief Minister that peace and normalcy can be restored after the withdrawal of security forces and holding of dialogue with separatists. But the separatists who are controlled by Jehadi outf...   READ MORE   Revocation of AFSPA or its dilution would be a major concession to terrorism 9/13/2010 12:15:16 AM RUSTAM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Sept 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah wants Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to not only withdraw or amend the AFSPA, but also wants him to start negotiations with Kashmiri separatists, including Syed Ali Shah Geelani, and announce a comprehensive employment package for militants, surrendered or otherwise, as also for the families of those who confronted the security forces and in the process got killed. Reports emanating from New Delhi clearly suggest that the Prime Minister, UPA chairperson and AICC president Sonia Gandhi, Home Minister P Chidambaram and Finance Minister Pranab Mukharjee are prepared to concede the demands being put forth by Omar Abdullah. ...   READ MORE   'A Kashmiri now costs Rs 2500' An 80-year-old widow and her valuable cheque 9/13/2010 12:14:50 AM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Sept 12: The Mirwaiz's motorcade came to a screeching halt outside her dingy hut in Batmaloo on September 9. A group of Mirwaiz Hurriyat workers came out of their cars and entered the hut. The old widow was humbled and welcomed the unexpected guests. After making themselves comfortable, a senior worker wearing a black waistcoat and a neat Khan suit pulled out an envelope from his pocket. He handed it over to the widow. She took the envelope and opened it with curiosity. A piece of paper came out. The widow looked at it from all directions. Unable to make out what it actually was, the widow asked him what it was all about. "Mouji (mother) it is a cheque worth Rs...   READ MORE   VDC member held for alleged rape bid 9/13/2010 12:14:28 AM BHADERWAH: A village defence committee (VDC) member was disarmed and arrested here today for allegedly making a rape bid on a girl. Police sources said VDC member Janak Raj, son of Hari Ram of Malathi, tried to outrage the modesty of a girl at Bala. When the girl's parents lodged a report with police, the VDC member was taken into custody. Additional SP, Bhaderwah, T S Katoch expressed his ignorance about the incident. Deputy commissioner, Doda, Farooq Ahmad Khan, however, said the accused had been disarmed for his alleged act....   READ MORE   Four hurt as vehicles collide at Akhnoor 9/13/2010 12:14:13 AM JAMMU: Four persons were wounded in a head-on collision between two vehicles on the new Akhnoor bridge on river Chenab near here today. Police said a Tata mobile (JK02AE/3124) collided with an autoricksha (JK02S/8250) on the new Akhnoor bridge on Chenab, resulting in injuries to four persons. The injured were identified as Kalu Ram of Bazigar Basti, Bansi Lal, Tillu Ram and Puran Chand, all residents of Bale-da-Bagh. They were admitted to sub-district hospital, Akhnoor, from where Kalu was referred to the GMC Hospital here following deterioration in his condition. Police had registered a case in this connection....   READ MORE   Youth found hanging from ceiling fan 9/13/2010 12:13:59 AM JAMMU: A youth was found hanging from the ceiling fan hook of his rented room at Talab Tillo here today. Police sources said Ganesh Lal (24), son of Bajja Ram, was found hanging from the ceiling fan hook of the room he had taken on rent at Talab Tillo. He originally hailed from Jindrah. A suicide note was also found lying on a table in the room. Though he held himself responsible for the suicide, he had given no reason for this extreme step in the note, the sources added. Police had registered a case in this connection and initiated inquest proceedings under section 174 of CrPC....   READ MORE   Girdawar, patwari land in SVO net 9/13/2010 12:13:45 AM JAMMU: A girdawar and a patwari of revenue department were today apprehended by state vigilance organisation (SVO) at Reasi while allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 2,500 from a villager. Identified as girdawar Gyan Chand and patwari Manohar Lal, they were arrested on a complaint lodged against them by Gandharb Singh of Devipur. As per the complaint, the accused had demanded Rs 2,500 as bribe from Gandharb for issuing him the fard of his land in his village. SVO sources said acting on the complaint, SVO sleuths laid a trap and held the accused while demanding and accepting the bribe of Rs 2,500. A case in this connection had been registered against the accused....   READ MORE

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