News In Brief
Structures, vehicles damaged
Srinagar: Flood water entered in some houses at Pehlipora, Malangam, Shaikhmuqam, Banilpora, Keema, Quilmuqam, Turkpora and Panzigam in district Bandipora due to which six residential houses, two Saw Mills and a shop were damaged in this incident. Flood water of Qazi Naag Bijhama Nallah, Baramulla damaged completely ten houses, eight cowsheds, six Kothar, two shops, one vehicle, one Army bridge, five foot bridges. 39 houses were also partially damaged in this incident. Water supply and electricity has been totally affected. Due to flood water one pillar of Goshi Bridge got washed away due to which a Truck fell down into the Nallah. Two persons traveling in the Truck were rescued. Meanwhile a Sumo bearing registration number JK05-7632 driven by Mohammad Ramzan Dar son of Mohammad Sultan of Drang Tangmarg was washed away at Khah Nallah Baderkoot Tangmarg due to flood. The Sumo was damaged in this incident. No loss of life or injury was reported in this incident.
One injured
Srinagar: One Tata Sumo bearing registration number JK05/9721 hit and injured Aamir Nazir son of Nazir Ahmad Rather of Budmulla at National Highway near Forest Check Post, Sheeri Baramulla falling under the jurisdiction of police station Sheeri. Injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard.
Boy, Girl drown
Srinagar: One Hilal Ahmed Sheikh, 17 years son of Ghulam Mohammad resident of Brad, Ashmuqam Anantnag drowned in Zala Kul Brad while washing his hands. Body was fished out and handed over to relatives for last rites. Meanwhile, one Shokia age 18 years daughter of Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Hajam resident of Aglar Kandi drowned while crossing Romshi Nallah at Bon Drubgam Pulwama falling under the jurisdiction of police station Rajpora. Body was fished out and handed over to her relatives for last rites.
Aazmeen notified
Srinagar: According to Executive Officer, State Haj Committee Srinagar the Selected Haj pilgrims of the J&K State are advised to pay balance amount through core banking system in any branch of State Bank of India under Account No-31136268352. The pilgrims have already been issued pay in slips which must include cover numbers and bank reference number already provided to them. The last date of remitting the balance amount is August, 31, 2010. As such the pilgrims have to pay Rs. 94399 for Green Ordinary category, Rs 84162 for White Category and Rs. 76484 for Azizya Category. The Shia community pilgrims landing at Jeddah terminal and opting JOHFA as Meeqat have to pay Rs 1280/ per head extra.
Five injured
Srinagar: Today at about 1600 hrs five person, who had gone to Tosa Maidan tourist spot for excursion,were injured when they fiddled with an unexploded shell lying around at Yechebal Bahak , Khag in district Budgam. The injured have been identified as Zahoor Ahmed Dar age 30 years s/o Abdul Rehman a shop keeper by profession, Jahangir Ahmed Para s/o Abdullah Parra, age 24 years an Army personal, Irfan Ahmed Dar s/o Abdul Rashid age 22years working in Police Telecom, Mohammad Younis Para s/o Mohammad Abdullah age 20 years a 2nd year student, and Sajad Ahmed Para s/o Ghulam Mohideen age 22 years a student, all residents of Larkipora , Khag. The district and police administration liaised with Army authorities and all the injured were air lifted to Army Hospital,Srinagar. Irfan Ahmed Dar who received minor injuries has been discharged.
VO produces challan
Srinagar: State Vigilance Organization Kashmir produced challan in case FIR No. 03/2010 under section 5(2) J&K PC Act, Svt. 2006 r/w section 161 RPC before the Hon’ble court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Kashmir today i.e. 27.07.2010 against the accused Abdul Aziz Mir, then SGCT No.529/CID SB- Kangan S/o Ali Mohammad Mir R/o Fraw Kangan, Ganderbal. The accused was caught red-handed on 17.02.2010 while demanding and accepting illegal gratification of Rs.1500/- from the complainant Shri Irshad Ahmad Dar S/o Ghulam Ahmad R/o Arch, Ganderbal for issuance of non-involvement verification certificate as sought by the complainant for registration of an NGO.
2 cops injured
Srinagar: Two policemen were injured when their colleague opened fire from his service rifle inside a camp in Baramulla district of North Kashmir this afternoon, official sources said. Constable Javid Ahmad shot at his colleagues constables Ali Mohammad and Irshad Ahmad in a fit of rage inside Special Operations Group (SOG) camp at Pattan, 27 kms from here. Javid had a quarrel with his colleagues over some issue and fired on them, the sources said adding he was overpowered and arrested. A case of attempt to murder has been registered against the arrested policeman.
