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NGO Militancy Funding Case: Irfan Mehraj Remanded To 10 Day NIA Custody

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SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been granted custody of Kashmir journalist Irfan Mehraj for 10 days by a court on Wednesday. Irfan Mehraj was arrested by the agency in Srinagar in relation to an ongoing investigation into a case involving funding of an NGO and militants.
On the plea of the federal agency for 12 days of custody, Principal District and Sessions Judge Dharmesh Sharma has permitted 10 days of custodial interrogation for Mehraj. The accused was brought to the national capital on a transit remand after being arrested on Monday. The agency claimed that their investigations have exposed that the JKCCS was using the pretext of protecting human rights to fund militant activities and advocate for secessionist motives in the Valley.
According to the NIA, Irfan Mehraj, who resides in Srinagar, has become the initial suspect to be apprehended in connection with the NGO-militant funding case, which was filed in October 2020. The NIA is examining the alleged involvement of certain NGOs, Trusts, and societies based in Kashmir in the provision of funds for activities linked to militancy.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 22, 2023
NIA arrests freelance journalist Irfan Mehraj in Srinagar

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Srinagar, Mar 21: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kashmiri journalist in summer capital Srinagar.
Reliable sources told Srinagar based news agency Kashmir Dot Com that a freelance journalist identified as Irfan Mehraj, was arrested in Srinagar by a special team of NIA from New Delhi. Irfan is a resident of Mehjoor Nagar.
Official sources confirmed the arrest of Mehraj and said he has been arrested for investigation by NIA in case FIR no RC-37/2020 registered at NIA Delhi.
They said “Credible information was received by the Central Government that certain NGOs, Trusts and Societies, registered as well as unregistered, are collecting funds domestically and abroad through donations, business contributions etc. in the name of charity and various welfare activities such as public health, education etc. Some of these NGOs have links with proscribed terrorist organisations such as Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) etc.”
“Further, funds collected by such NGOs, Trusts and Societies are sent to Jammu & Kashmir through various channels such as cash couriers, Hawala traders based in Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir and other parts of India to sustain the secessionist and terrorist activities in Kashmir Valley, as a part of a larger criminal conspiracy hatched by these NGOs, Trusts and Societies etc., prejudicial to the unity, integrity, sovereignty and security of India,” they said.
They further said these NGOs, Trusts and Societies and their members, by words and written means, publish anti-national and incriminating material to bring into hatred, contempt and disaffection towards the Government of India.
Earlier, Irfan was questioned in this case, sources said, adding that on Monday evening the journalist was formally arrested and was moved to New Delhi. (KDC)

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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

March 21, 2023
‘Parda khatam?’ Ask netizens as Irfan Pathan reveals wife Safa Baig’s face

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Mumbai: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan became the target of trolls after he posted a rare picture of his wife, Safa Baig, revealing her face for the first time ever. The picture went crazy viral on social media. While many fans and followers praised the couple, some netizens trolled Irfan for apparently breaking the Islamic tradition of hijab or purdah.
Sharing the photo of himself and Safa on Instagram, Irfan wrote, “A palace behind me and a queen beside me. #life.”
The photo has now attracted criticism from some netizens for allegedly breaking Islamic traditions. Irfan Pathaan has always made sure that his wife’s face is not visible in the photos he shares online, as Safa prefers to remain under purdah. However, in the latest picture that the cricketer shared on Instagram, Safa’s face is half visible for the first time ever. This has caused quite a stir among social media users.
Irfan Pathan and Safa Baig got married in 2016 in a private ceremony in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. They met in Dubai in 2014 but kept their relationship under the wraps for almost two years. The couple got married in a close-knit affair as it was only attended by family members and close relatives. Irfan and Safa are parents to two sons.
About Safa Baig
Safa Baig was born on February 28, 1994, in Jeddah. Her father Mirza Farooq Baig is a businessman in Saudi Arabia. She is a well-known nail artist and received education at the International Indian School in Jeddah. She was a model before she got hitched to Irfan and has worked as a journalist too, according media reports.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 16, 2023
Watch: Sania Mirza, Irfan Pathan & others dance to ‘Oo Antava’

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Hyderabad: Six-time grand slam winner (three in women’s doubles and as many in mixed doubles) Sania Mirza bid adieu to her illustrious tennis career by playing her last match in her hometown, Hyderabad on March 5. She played two mixed doubles exhibition matches and won both of them at LB Stadium here.
After playing her last match, the farewell bash of the former Tennis star was held at Trident Hotel in Hitec City area of the city. Several prominent celebrities like Farha Khan, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Telangana minister K T Rama Rao, former Indian cricket team captain Azharuddin, Irfan Pathan, Huma Qureshi, Mahesh Babu, Namrata Shirodkar, Saina Nehwal, AR Rahman and Yuvraj were among the guests present at the bash.
A lot of photographs and videos from Sania Mirza’s farewell speech to dancing at the party are doing rounds on social media now. One of the videos shared by Saina Nehwal on Twitter is going viral like wildfire.
In the video, Sania Mirza along with Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathaan, Farha Khan and Saina Nehwal can be seen grooving to the popular Telugu song ‘Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava’.
In the video, Farha Khan holding the mic in her hand can be seen trying to teach Irfan Pathan the steps. Sania Mirza, Saina Nehwal and Yuvraj Singh can also be seen dancing. Netizens started reacting to the video and many users are praising the dance moves, song and Sania’s contribution to the Tennis world in the replies and quotes tweets.
‘Oo Antava’ featuring Samantha Ruth Prabhu is one of the popular Telugu songs from the film ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead role.

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March 6, 2023
Kashmir Kid’s Batting Skills Praised By Irfan Pathan

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SRINAGAR: Mumin Liyakat, 9-year-old boy from Matibugh Yaripora in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district developed a penchant for cricket since a very tender age. An adherent follower of Virat Kholi’s batting style; Mumin has been practicing cricket on a cemented turf instead of an ordinary turf defying the age bars.
His batting skills already earned him praise of former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan who noticed him during an event.
“Will Surely Keep an eye on him” said Irfan Pathan after he got impressed with Mumin during the event held at CAP- Cricket Academy of Pathans Jaipur, where he went through a three month training course.
To achieve his dream, he has been playing cricket every day before 9 am and after 4 pm.
“My favourite player is Virat Kohli and I am following his style,” Mumin said adding, “My family has been very supportive of me and are always encouraging me to play cricket.”
Mumin is one among three players from Kashmir who were selected in CAP Jaipur where over 300 players from JK were participating.
His coach Abrar-ul-Haq said that Mumin is full of talent and the way he plays shot at this very young age that too on cemented turf, it seems he is a born talented and will achieve his dream. (KNO)

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March 4, 2023
Aspiring to play for India, talented kid from Kulgam praised by Irfan Pathan for his batting skills

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Kulgam, Mar 04: A 9-year-old from Kulgam who is aspiring to play for India was praised by Irfan Pathan for amazing batting skills.
Mumin Liyakat son of Liyakat Ahmad Dar resident of Matibugh Yaripora is now a well known face with amazing batting skills.
His batting skills caught the attention of former Indian Cricketer Irfan Pathan who has been guiding him and sharing tips with him in a video.
“Will Surely Keep an eye on him” Said Irfan Pathan after he got impressed with Mumin during the event held at CAP- Cricket Academy of Pathans Jaipur.
To achieve his dream, he has been playing cricket every day before 9 am and after 4 pm.
“My favourite player is Virat Kohli and I am following his style,” Momin told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), adding, “my family has been very supportive of me and are always encouraging me to play cricket”.
His father Liyakat Ahmad Dar said that he left cricket in 2012 after he got injured on the field. But he also has been constantly guiding his son in the game.

“My son plays with a leather ball from day one and he has been practicing on cemented turf instead of an ordinary turf,” he said, adding that the ball on cemented turf comes with more speed and it gives batsman less time to react.
He said that he is one among three players from Kashmir who were selected in CAP Jaipur where over 300 players from J&K were participating.
He said that Pathan asked to share his Mumin’s video to CAP Jaipur where he went through a three months training course.
His coach Abrar ul Haq said that Mumin is full of talent and the way he plays shot at this very young age that too on cemented turf, it seems he is a born talented and will achieve his dream—(KNO)
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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

March 4, 2023
Our bowling lacked heat in crucial matches in last two World Cups: Irfan Pathan

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Mumbai: Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan opined that Team India’s bowling lacked heat during the previous two ICC T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 and going forward in the 50-over WC this year, he wants to see two bowlers who have sheer pace or variations, which will make them less dependent on pitches in India.
Team India have had a comprehensive start to the new year with some impressive displays in the ODI format against Sri Lanka and New Zealand. With the ODI series against New Zealand already secured with a 2-0 lead in the three-match series, there have been a lot of positives to look back on, both in the batting and bowling department.
In an exclusive interaction with Star Sports, Irfan Pathan spoke on Mohammed Shami’s performance in the second ODI against New Zealand and what areas India should improve on, in their quest for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023.
“India need to focus on bowling. It is very important to plan what combination we should be playing and which bowlers should get a chance, depending on how they make the most of the pitches. The biggest problem here, is that the pitches are flat and our bowling is not up to the mark and that is what we have seen in the last two T20 World Cups against Pakistan as well as against England in the semi-finals,” said Pathan on ‘Follow the Blues’.
“Our bowling definitely lacked heat. So, this is what I personally want to see going forward, that we have two bowlers who do not require the special pitches that we expect. They have their respective skills either by pace or the variation and I think that the team management and the selectors and everyone, even the captain Rohit Sharma is going in the right direction,” added Pathan.
Pathan also said that he liked pace veteran Mohammed Shami’s performance in the second ODI, whose spell of 3/18 proved to be instrumental in bundling out a powerful Kiwi batting lineup for just 108. The former all-rounder spoke of how he liked Shami setting up the dismissal of opener Finn Allen in the first over.
“Everything started from there itself because in the start we kept bowling then with a little bit of variation that was there in his wrists, getting the ball in was very effective. The three wickets that were taken by him, out of which he got two in his first spell and then dismissing Bracewell with a bouncer, who could have been a threat to team India,” added Pathan.
“Changing the angle against him according to the situation, he used the pitch well bowling a bouncer and took his wicket. So, each and every wicket was very crucial, his spell was very impressive and he needed a wicket desperately because his performance was not up to the mark, especially in the last seven matches. And after a very long time, he got those three wickets which were very important and very impressive as well,” concluded Pathan.

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 24, 2023