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Inter-state fraudster charge-sheeted in Rs 28 lac fraud

editor October 7, 2023

JAMMU: A preliminary charge-sheet was filed against an interstate fraudster who allegedly defrauded a man from RS Pura of $28 lakh on Friday in a local court here by the crime branch's economic crimes division, according to officials. Upendra Singh Rudradeo of Chappra in Bihar has been named as the defendant. The accused was presently living in Rohini Sector-1 in northwestern Delhi and in Faridabad, Haryana. At Jammu's crime branch police station, a case has been filed under IPC sections 420, 465, and 471. "The fraudster duped a complainant Puran Chand of Gazipur Kulian in RS Pura area of Jammu district of ₹28 lakh after the accused posed as head of the Indian Cooperative Mission (ICOM) and lured the complainant to work with him in various projects of the mission," according to an official spokeswoman. "In January 2017, the accused defrauded the complainant by obtaining $28 lakh. The accused then sent the complainant a false project file from Indian Cooperative Mission (ICOM) and gained the complainant's trust so they could collaborate," the source continued. A special squad from the Crime Branch in Jammu captured the accused from Delhi after he had been missing for the previous four years. He was taken to Jammu and presented before a court to request his police remand for additional case investigation. The fact that the accused was wanted in more than 7 incidents of fraud and deception in Rajasthan also came to light during the investigation. The culprit was turned over to the Ajmer Police after the chargesheet was presented in court. "Process for recovery is ongoing as the accused's bank account has a debit freeze of $18.70 lakh. A deeper inquiry into the situation is currently being conducted, according to the spokeswoman. [caption id="attachment_3648" align="alignnone" width="300"] Inter-state fraudster charge-sheeted in Rs 28 lac fraud[/caption]

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Kupwara prospered a lot in last 3 yrs: LG

editor October 7, 2023

KUPWARA: During his two-day visit to Kupwara, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha noted the district's tremendous growth over the last three years. "Kupwara district has grown during the past three years, and residents are taking advantage of government initiatives. Sinha told reporters on Friday, "If I talk about law enforcement, I can say that the average person is living happily. Manoj Sinha stated, "There has been significant development in the agriculture and allied sector," when discussing development in the agricultural sector. It is now a surplus district for agricultural goods or milk production. Production of walnuts has also been strong."As per the holistic agricultural plan, we will make sure that high density plantation takes place and the 70 per cent of the population who are dependent on agriculture…

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Mehbooba Hits Out At JK CS Over ‘Backdoor Appointments’ Remark

editor October 6, 2023

Jammu, Oct 6: Mehbooba Mufti, president PDP, slammed the chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday for saying that "undeserving candidates were given government jobs in J&K through illegal and backdoor means" and demanded that, if true, an investigation be launched. I believe the chief secretary ought to feel bad for stating this. Let him act if this is the case. They do little and speak highly. In response to Arun Kumar Mehta's comment made on Thursday, Mufti informed reporters that employers cannot provide jobs for educated unemployed youth; rather, they can only remove individuals from their jobs.On Thursday, the chief secretary remarked, "I feel ashamed to say that over 2.50 lakh undeserving candidates were given government jobs in J&K through illegal and backdoor means." He was speaking at an event in Kupwara, in north Kashmir. He had claimed that now only deserving people were awarded government employment. Mufti urged the chief secretary to launch an investigation and make the names of those behind such appointments public. "If such a thing exists, he ought to identify the perpetrator. The appointments made through the back doors involve officers. With them are the NIA, CBI, and ED. Let them pursue legal action against those accountable, she said.Mufti questioned the hiring practises used by the current administration, notably for jobs like sub-inspectors, apprentice engineers, and staff in the finance division. She said that several businesses on the blacklist participated in hiring drives. We should have an answer from the chief secretary first. During their tenure, personnel from the Jan Shakti, SI, and financial departments were hired. They harmed the youth's prospects by hiring individuals from companies that were on the blacklist for employment. They are currently in court, she said.The PDP leader cited claims made by IAS official Ashok Parmer of the Jal Shakti department, who asserted a staggering Rs 13,000 crore "scam" in the division. She insisted that the Chief Secretary immediately address these charges. Such problems, according to her, are eroding public confidence and worsening the situation of educated unemployed people. "Allegations of fraud and irregularity should be discussed by him (chief secretary). This entire government is rife with corruption, she declared. [caption id="attachment_3633"…

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LG interacts with PRIs, residents of border villages & various other public delegations at Kupwara

editor October 6, 2023

KUPWARA: On the second day of his trip to Kupwara, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spoke with a number of public delegations. The Lt. Governor was briefed by delegations made up of PRI members, Border village residents, traders, Pahadi, Gujjar Bakerwal, and members of minority communities, farmers, transporters, media professionals, and the Bar Association on a variety of development-related issues and other matters of public importance. The Lt Governor gave the delegations his word that their legitimate complaints will be addressed in a timely manner. The Lt. Governor noted in his interaction with the media that people-centered policies have given the district's overall growth a new lease on life and that the average citizen is now able to live in peace. He added that careful planning has increased the number of tourists visiting the area significantly. "The remote communities now have electricity, and Jal Jeevan Mission projects are moving along faster. By the end of this year, on December 31, we expect to have covered every village, panchayat, and household in the district under "Nal Se Jal." The Lt Governor declared that 70 percent of the work had already been finished. The Lt Governor stated that the railway ministry had authorised a survey of the rail line for the Kupwara district in response to a question regarding the rail connectivity to Kupwara. I hope work on the rail link will begin after the survey is finished and the DPR is submitted, connecting Kupwara to the train network. [caption id="attachment_3627" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG interacts with PRIs, residents of border villages & various other public delegations at Kupwara[/caption]

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Govt agree sanction for enquiry against 10 police officials over graft charges

editor October 6, 2023

SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has authorised an investigation into a car hire scam involving 10 police officers, including a Senior Superintendent of Police, for the Police Control Room (PCR) in Srinagar. According…

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Over 9,000 Landless People Given Land In J&K So Far: LG

editor October 6, 2023

KUPWARA, Oct 06 : Over 9,000 landless individuals have already received land in the area, according to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and only those who qualify will receive 5 Marla land from the government. Speaking to reporters outside of a gathering at Dak Bunglow, the LG claimed that a new era of growth was beginning since the administration had been successful in bringing openness and adapting to a pro-people stance. According to him, more than 9,000 landless individuals in Jammu and Kashmir have received land grants, and only those who qualify would receive 5 Marla parcels of land in J&K.The LG further stated that the budget for a technical survey has already been approved by the railway minister while he was on a two-day visit to the Kupwara district. Kupwara will soon be connected to the rail link once the survey is done and the DPR is submitted. According to him, Kupwara is on the road to wealth and progress, and in the last three years, the security situation has also improved. "In this place, the common guy has a peaceful life. The agricultural and related industries have significantly improved in this district. Growth and output have both risen, according to LG.He said that considerable advancements had also been made in infrastructure development. Roads have been constructed. Road connections have been made to remote places. The transmission and distribution of power supplies have also received a lot of attention. Our strength has significantly increased compared to the previous. He claimed that the tourism industry is flourishing in Kupwara and that much work is being done to ensure its further expansion."Much more tourists have come here already than in prior years. Another excellent step is the formation of GMC. Previously inaccessible for at least six months, areas are now experiencing electricity for the first time. Water tap connections to each home have completed 70% of the task. The 100% target will be met by the end of this year, the LG predicted. [caption id="attachment_3621" align="alignnone" width="300"] Over 9,000 Landless People Given Land In J&K So…

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3 army officers among 5 personnel injured as colleague opens fire, explodes grenades inside camp in Rajouri

editor October 6, 2023

RAJOURI: On Thursday, an officer is accused of opening fire and detonating grenades inside a camp in the Rajouri area of Jammu and Kashmir, injuring at least five army troops, three of whom were officers. During a shooting practise session, the officer, who was reportedly a major, opened fire on his teammates without warning. He then took cover in the unit's armoury and threw grenades at his superiors as they approached the building in an attempt to convince him to surrender, according to the sources. Before the officer was defeated inside the armoury, the tense scenario lasted over eight hours. The incident happened at the Neeli post in the district, close to Thanamandi.According to them, as a precaution, the army evacuated a town near to the armoury. The army, on the other hand, asserted that an officer was hurt at a position near Rajouri in what was most likely a grenade accident. "On October 5th, an officer was hurt at a position in the Rajouri area in what was most certainly a grenade accident. Officer was taken to the hospital and is now stable. Additional inquiry on the incident is ongoing, the army's White Knight Corps announced on X. According to the sources, the accused officer began shooting on his coworkers and subordinates on Thursday without being provoked during a fire practise that had been going on at the camp for several days.Later, as the commanding officer, his deputy, and the medical officer got close to the building to try to convince him to surrender, the individual took cover inside the camp's armoury and threw grenades, according to the sources. They said that all three of the policemen were hurt when a grenade thrown by the suspect exploded close to them. They also added that the second-in-command of the team was in "critical" condition. The sources claimed that the accused, who was defeated at around 11 p.m., opened fire indiscriminately and also injured two other soldiers. Lt Col Suneel Bartwal, a defence PRO headquartered in Jammu, commented on the event in a message: "I have received calls about some firing/terrorist attack on army camp in General Area Rajouri.I regret to inform you that there has been no terrorist attack; instead, there has been an unfortunate internal event in the camp. [caption id="attachment_3607" align="alignnone" width="300"] 3 army officers among 5 personnel injured as colleague opens fire, explodes grenades inside camp in Rajouri[/caption]

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Centre declares J&K Democratic Freedom Party as ‘unlawful association’ for 5 yrs

editor October 6, 2023

NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) was deemed an illegal association for a period of five years by the central government on Thursday. The JKDFP was designated as a "Unlawful Association" by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in accordance with Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967. The move, according to the notification, is based on information that the group has been engaged in "anti-national activities since 1998 and its members have always promoted separatism and terrorist acts in India."By stirring the populace, the members of this organisation hope to turn Kashmir into a distinct Islamic state, endangering India's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. Numerous criminal proceedings have been filed against this group under the UAPA of 1967, the IPC of 1860, the Arms Act of 1959, and the Ranbir Penal Code of 1932. Shabir Ahmad Shah, a well-known separatist known for his pro-Pakistan and anti-India rhetoric, founded the JKDFP in 1998. The members of the JKDFP have been at the forefront of secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir and want to establish a separate Islamic State, according to the MHA notification. Shabir Ahmad Shah had described Kashmir as a "dispute" and rejected any resolution within the parameters of the Indian Constitution. According to the notification, "The leader or members of the JKDFP have been engaged in raising funds through various sources, including Pakistan and its proxy organisations, for perpetrating unlawful activities, including supporting terrorist activities, sustained stone-pelting on Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. The notification also claims that the JKDFP and its members have shown the country's constitutional authorities and system of government nothing but utter disdain through their actions. "The JKDFP and its leaders or members, especially its founder Shabir Ahmad Shah, have engaged in illegal actions that are detrimental to the integrity, sovereignty, security, and inter-communal harmony of the nation. Numerous reports have indicated connections between the JKDFP and outlawed terrorist groups, according to the warning. The JKDFP and its members have engaged in violent terrorist activities with the aim of sowing terror throughout the nation, endangering state security and public order. Additionally, the organization's anti-national activities demonstrate disrespect for the state's constitutional authority and sovereignty, necessitating prompt action, according to the notification. According to the notification, the JKDFP will use this chance to continue its anti-national activities that are harmful to the territorial integrity, security, and sovereignty of the nation; continue advocating for the secession of Jammu and Kashmir from the Union of India while contesting its admission to the Union of India; escalate its insurrectionary activities, including an attempt to carve out a separate state from India; and continue to engage in other illegal activities."In light of the circumstances, the Central Government is of the firm opinion that it is necessary to declare the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) as an unlawful association with immediate effect, and as a result, the Central Government hereby directs that this notification shall, subject to any order that may be made under section 4 of the said Act, have immediate effect" [caption id="attachment_3604" align="alignnone" width="272"] Centre declares J&K Democratic Freedom Party as 'unlawful association' for 5 yrs[/caption]

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Anand posted as IGP Jammu, to hold additional charge of Director ACB

editor October 6, 2023

JAMMU: Anand Jain (IPS) was nominated by the government as the Inspector General of Police for the Jammu Zone on Thursday. The 1999-batch IPS officer relieves Mukesh Singh (IPS), ADGP Jammu Zone, of the additional responsibility of the position he had held for a long time, in accordance with a government decision. "In compliance of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India's Order issued under endorsement F.No.140/03/2022-UTS.I dated 19.09.2023, Mukesh Singh, IPS (AGMUT: 1996), Additional Director General of Police, Jammu Zone, is relieved from the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, to enable him to take up new assignment with the Government of India," states a government order. According to the order, "As a result of the foregoing, Anand Jain, IPS (AGMUT:1999), Director, Anti Corruption Bureau, J&K, is transferred and posted as Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, with immediate effect. The officer shall also hold the post of Director, Anti Corruption Bureau, J&K, until further orders. [caption id="attachment_3598" align="alignnone" width="271"] Anand posted as IGP Jammu, to hold additional charge of Director ACB[/caption]

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JMC : 92800 street lights installed in Jammu Municipal limits

editor October 6, 2023

JAMMU: Street lights are being installed in two phases in each of the 75 wards under the authority of the Jammu Municipal Corporation. According to the JMC, the installation of 61300 street lights has been finished under phase I, and work is currently being done to install street lights under phase II. About 31500 of the 35130 street lights in phase II have been installed. According to the agreement made by the departments of housing and urban development, EESL, and power development, work is now being done on installation and commissioning. PDD is required by the agreement to make the entire infrastructure, i.e. EESL is needed to provide poles, phase wire, and related accessories for the installation of these street lights, as well as street lights of different wattages based on the demands of the area. The contract states that the JMC is in charge of managing and funding the maintenance of these street lights. The three parties' agreement states that the ESSL is in charge of providing the necessary street light accessories and of maintaining them for a term of seven years. The JMC is mandated by the contract to cover the cost of maintaining street lights, although it only does so for the 61300 finished street lights. [caption id="attachment_3594" align="alignnone" width="300"] JMC : 92800 street lights installed in Jammu Municipal limits[/caption]

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