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Inclement Weather Forecast, Sinthan And Margan Passes Closed For Movement Till May 9

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SRINAGAR: Amid ongoing weather vagaries, authorities have ordered for closure of Sinthan and Margan passes for all sorts of movements to avoid any exigency till May 9.
“In view of predictions by the Meteorological Department for widespread and heavy rains and Snowfall in upper reaches, people of Tehsil Larnoo and outside tourists are advised to refrain from venturing in landslide and shooting stone prone areas”, reads an advisory.
“Moreover rainfall/thunderstorm/snowfall may lead to disruption of traffic on Sinthan pass and Margan pass roads. People are advised to refrain from travelling on these two roads on 8th and 9th of May 2023,” it said.
“Also in compliance to the directions of SDM Kokernag, SHO Larnoo, and Naib Tehsildar Larnoo are directed to set up naka at daksum and Gowran and restrict all kinds of vehicular traffic on Sinthan Pass and Margan Pass roads on 8th and 9th of May 2023”, it reads. (GNS)

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May 8, 2023
Tourists Stranded Near Old Tunnel In Qazigund After Unexpected Snowfall

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SRINAGAR: At least ten people including eight tourists got stuck near the old tunnel in the Qazigund area of Kulgam district when they were on their to Kashmir, officials said on Monday.
An official said that the tourists got stuck near the tunnel due to unexpected snowfall.
“Among the people who have got stuck include 8 tourists from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, driver of the vehicle and its helper,” he said.
Meanwhile, Tehsildar Qazigund Khursheed Ahmad Tantray told KNO that they are stuck on B-Top, which is around 20 km above Jawahar Tunnel.
He said a team has been rushed to the spot to rescue them
Meanwhile, authorities have closed Sinthan Pass road for all sorts of traffic in view of the bad weather predictions, while traffic in plying normally on the Srinagar-Jammu highway—(KNO)

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May 8, 2023
Rains Lash JK, Weather To Improve From May 9: MeT

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SRINAGAR: Rains continued to lash Jammu and Kashmir even as the weather department forecast more precipitation in next 24 hours before “significant” improvement from May 9.
“Today is going to be rainy, cloudy and cold in J&K. A significant improvement is very likely from May 9,” a meteorological department official here told
He said while “mainly clear weather” was expected on May 9 but rain/thunderstorm in the late afternoon or evening can’t be ruled out at some places.”
From May 10-15, he said weather was expected to be “mainly dry” along with a rise in temperature, with warmer days ahead,he said.
The MeT department reiterated advisory to farmers to postpone spraying of orchards and harvesting of crops till May 8.
Tourists have been also advised to keep warm clothes and eatables ready as weather.
He said in the last 24 hours till 0830 hours, Srinagar received 1.6mm of rainfall, Qazigund 49.8mm, Pahalgam 15.1mm, Kupwara 8.2mm, Kukernag 62.2mm, Gulmarg 10.8mm, Jammu 2.7mm, Banihal 40.2mm, Batote 20.3mmKatra 6.4mm, and Bhaderwah 9.0mm.
Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 6.7°C against 6.5°C on the previous night and it was 4.0°C above normal for the summer capital.

Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 4.0°C against 5.2°C on the previous night and it was below normal by 5.2°C for the gateway town of Kashmir.
Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 2.6°C against 2.1°C on previous night and it was 2.9°C below normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Kokernag recorded a low of 2.2°C against 4.2°C on the previous night and it was 7.0°C below normal for the place, the officials said.
Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 0.4°C against 0.4°C on previous night and it was 5.6°C below normal for the world-famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.
In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 5.2°C against 6.3°C as on the previous night and it was 4.1°C below normal for the north Kashmir area.
Jammu recorded a low of 16.3°C against 16.1°C on the previous night and it was 6.7°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.
Banihal recorded a low of 5.7°C (below normal by 5.2°C), Batote 6.2°C (6.6°C below normal), Katra 12.8°C (6.9°C below normal) and Bhaderwah 6.4°C (below normal by 3.2°C). Ladakh’s Leh recorded a low of 1.1°C, he added.

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May 8, 2023
Oxygen Dependent Man Dies As PDD Cuts Power, Say Locals

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SRINAGAR: The residents of Mir Mohallah of Soura here have alleged that a local inhabitant, who was on oxygen concentrator support has lost his life after the Power Development Department (PDD) snapped electricity in the locality for opposing the installation of smart meters.
Blaming PDD department for the death of a patient, the residents said that the deceased was on the oxygen concentrator support, which functions on electricity only, but due to the snapping of electricity for many days, the person has lost his life.
“We demand justice as just for the reason of not installing the smart meters, the PDD has snapped the electricity in our area. There are so many people who are on oxygen support,” said a group of locals.
The locals said that even to make the arrangement for the funeral, they need electricity, which has been snapped days ago.
Meanwhile, a senior official from the PDD said that the electricity in the area has been snapped as the residents didn’t allow the installation of smart meters, adding that the concerned Tehsildar and SHO are also aware about it.
“My sympathies are with the family, if there was any such medical emergency, there should have been necessary alternatives or arrangements made. Yes, the electricity is snapped in the area as the people did not allow the installation of smart meters,” he said.
The official said that even today they had sent a team to the area for the installation of smart meters but were again stopped by locals of the area. (KNO)

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May 7, 2023
Accused Sentenced To Four Months Imprisonment In Cheque Bounce Case

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SRINAGAR: A court in Uri has sentenced an accused to four months of simple imprisonment after convicting him in a cheque bounce case.
A case was filed by Mohammad Dawood Lone, son of Abdul Karim Lone, resident of Ramgie Uri, against Abdul Rasheed Bhat, son of Anaytullah Bhat, a resident of Ihtishampora Boniyar under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act before Sub-judge Uri.
In a 22-page long order, of which the gist is produced here, the learned judge, Altaf Hussain Khan, observed that the accused is sentenced to simple imprisonment for a period of four months and a fine of Rs 12,00,000 (Rupees Twelve Lakhs only) since the accused has paid an amount of Rs 1,94,0000 (Rs One Lakh and Ninety-Four Thousand Rupees) during the pendency of the proceedings in terms of the order passed by this court under section 143-A of N.I act, and the same is set off from the fine imposed. The rest of the fine amount of Rs 10,06,000 (Rupees Ten Lakhs and Six Thousand) shall be paid by the accused to the complainant as compensation within the period of 30 days from the date of this judgment.
“With these observations, the accused is convicted of the offense U/S 138 of N.I Act. However, keeping in view the object of Negotiable Instrument Act, the financial gains which the cheque amount in question could have fetched had the payment of the amount mentioned in the cheques been made to the complainant by the accused on the due date, as the complaint in hand has been filed on 21/02/2022. The trial of the case has reached a conclusion within a span of one year and two months. Furthermore, the accused is apparently of old age and is suffering from illness. His conduct during the trial has also remained satisfactory. He has also paid the interim compensation of Rs 1,94,000 to the complainant pursuant to the order passed by this court on 06/05/2022, in the application for interim relief submitted under section 143-A of Negotiable Instruments Act and other facts and circumstances. The accused is sentenced to simple imprisonment for the period of four months and a fine of Rs 12,00,000 (Rupees Twelve Lakhs only) since the accused has paid an amount of Rs 1,94,0000 (Rs One Lakh and Ninety-Four Thousand Rupees) during the pendency of the proceedings in terms of the order passed by this court under section 143-A of N.I act, and the same is set off from the fine imposed. The rest of the fine amount of Rs 10,06,000 (Rupees Ten Lakhs and Six Thousand) shall be paid by the accused to the complainant as compensation within the period of 30 days from the date of this judgment,” the order reads. (GNS)

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May 7, 2023
Four Grenades, 90 Bullets Among Other Ammo Recovered In JK

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SRINAGAR: On Sunday, Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and seized a large cache of ammunition, including four hand grenades and 90 AK bullets, from their hideout and residences in Mendhar sub division of Poonch.
According to an official, the arrested OGWs have been identified as Mushtaq Ahmed and Nisar Ahmed, who were detained in connection with the ambush attack on an army vehicle in Bhata Dhurian that occurred on April 20, 2022. The case was registered under FIR number 42/2022 of Police Station Gursai, and five army personnel lost their lives in the attack.
After sustained questioning of the accused, an operation was launched by the police based on the disclosure statement of Nisar Ahmed, son of Mohd Shareef, and Mushtaq Ahmed, son of Mir Mohd, both residents of Gursai Moori. The duo has been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Explosive Substance Act, the Indian Arms Act, and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
During the search of Mushtaq Ahmed’s house, two Chinese grenades, 30 AK bullets, and one AK magazine, among other things, were seized. Similarly, two Chinese grenades, 60 AK bullets, two AK magazines, and Rs 19,000 cash were recovered from Nisar Ahmed’s house. Additionally, the police found several items from the hideout used by militants.
The police stated that further investigation is underway in the case.(KNO)

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May 7, 2023
Man Injured In Lightning Strike

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SRINAGAR: A man was injured due to a lightning strike in the Aloosa Dal area of Handwara, located in the North Kashmir Kupwara district.
According to an official, the injured person has been identified as Ab Rashid Mir, son of Gh Ahmad Mir, a resident of Dardsun Reshigund.
The incident occurred during the evening due to a thunderstorm, and the injured person received immediate first aid at the SDH Kralpora. He was later shifted to the district hospital in Handwara, where his condition is reported to be stable.
Further investigation is underway to gather more information about the incident.(KS)

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May 7, 2023
BSF Soldier Killed, Seven Injured In JK Road Accident

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SRINAGAR: A BSF personnel lost his life and six others were injured in a tragic road accident in Mankote sector of Poonch district on Sunday.
According to official sources, the Tata-407 (HR39 A 8662) vehicle carrying seven personnel skidded off the road and fell into a 250-feet deep gorge, causing injuries to all of them. The injured personnel were immediately rushed to the hospital, but Constable Ram Chandran from the 158 battalion BSF succumbed to his serious head injury, said a police official.
The other injured personnel, all constables, were identified as Feroz Ahmed, Sanjay Sarkar, Karamjeet Singh, Ajay Singh, Devender Singh, and the driver Emdadul Haque. The police have registered a case and initiated further investigation into the accident. (GNS)

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May 7, 2023
Auto Rickshaw Driver Dies While Saving A Dog in JK Accident

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SRINAGAR: An autorickshaw driver died in a road accident at Vehil area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Sunday evening.
An official said that an accident took place at village Vehil Shopian as an autorickshaw turned turtle when its driver tried to save a dog on the road.
In the incident, an autorickshaw driver identified as Sanan Ahmad Mir, son of Nisar Ahmed resident of Hanjipora Shopian received critical injuries, who succumbed to his injuries on way to the hospital.
Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and started an investigation—(KNO)

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May 7, 2023
Ex Militant Turned OGW Arrested Along With One Grenade

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SRINAGAR: In a joint operation, the Kupwara Police, along with the Army, have arrested an ex-militant turned overground worker (OGW) from the Kralpora area of the district, along with a grenade.
Acting on specific intelligence generated by the Kupwara Police, a joint checkpoint was established at Main Market Karlpora by the Kupwara Police and Army Camp Panzgam. During the checkpoint inspection, the OGW, who was moving in suspicious circumstances, trying to evade the presence of checkpoint personnel, was apprehended. One grenade was recovered from his possession.
The OGW was later identified as Rafiq Ahmad Khan, son of Habib Ullah Khan, a resident of Waterkhani Drugmulla Kupwara. Rafiq is a surrendered Pakistan-trained terrorist who is now working as an OGW for the terrorist outfit HM. During preliminary investigations, he revealed that he received the grenade from the Chogul area of Handwara and was supposed to deliver it to someone in the Kralpora area on the instructions of his Pakistan-based HM handler to be thrown at security forces. A case under the relevant provisions of the UA(P) Act has been registered at Police Station Kralpora, and investigations have been taken up.

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May 7, 2023