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23/07/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗷𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲.

𝗝𝗞, 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

𝗛𝗮𝗷𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗶//𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗷𝗶𝗻𝗶//𝟮𝟯 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆, In a shocking revelation that has sparked widespread concern, the Hajin Community Health Centre has been found irresponsibly disposing of biochemical waste in open spaces. The practice, in gross violation of biomedical waste management norms, is posing severe health and environmental risks to the local population.

Residents of Hajin allege that the hospital has been discarding used syringes, blood-stained gauze, pathological waste, and other hazardous materials in the vicinity of the hospital premises without proper segregation or treatment. This has led to foul smells, the proliferation of disease-carrying insects, and a significant increase in respiratory infections, skin allergies, and gastrointestinal illnesses in the surrounding areas.

“We see dogs and cattle roaming around the dumped waste every day. Sometimes children unknowingly come in contact with it. It’s extremely dangerous,” said a local shopkeeper who works near the center.

Health experts have warned that exposure to untreated biomedical waste can lead to the spread of highly contagious diseases like hepatitis, HIV, and bacterial infections. Such negligence from a government health facility is unacceptable. Biomedical waste must be treated, incinerated, or properly disposed of as per Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016.

Despite repeated complaints by locals, the administration has allegedly failed to act. Civil society groups and health activists have called for an immediate inquiry and urged the district administration to take strict action against the authorities responsible.

“This is not just environmental negligence—it’s administrative failure and a violation of human rights. People are being exposed to diseases in the name of healthcare,” said a local resident

The matter highlights the urgent need for strengthening biomedical waste management practices in rural health institutions and ensuring strict compliance through regular inspections and penalties.

As the health hazards mount, the residents of Hajin demand accountability, transparency, and swift remedial action before the situation spirals further out of control.

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23/07/2025

𝗔𝗦𝗣 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗬𝗮𝗾𝗼𝗼𝗯 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗼𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗠𝗛𝗦 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲.

𝗝𝗞, 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

Srinagar, July 23: Ambedkar Samaj Party (ASP) General Secretary Mohammad Yaqoob Dunoo has strongly condemned the recent incident in which a doctor was allegedly assaulted at SMHS Hospital Srinagar. Calling the incident unfortunate and deeply disturbing, Dunoo emphasized the importance of maintaining a respectful and trusting relationship between doctors and patients.

"The bond between patients and medical professionals is built on trust and care. Incidents like these are unacceptable and should not be repeated," he said in a statement issued today.

Dunoo also appealed to the striking doctors at SMHS Hospital to call off their protest for the greater good of society. He expressed concern that emergency patients and accident victims could suffer or even lose their lives due to the unavailability of medical attention during the strike.

"I urge my brothers and sisters in the medical profession to resume their duties, especially in emergency departments, to save lives. We cannot afford to lose patients who rely on timely treatment," he said.

Additionally, Yaqoob Dunoo urged the concerned authorities to intervene and take strict action against the individual involved in the assault. He stressed that exemplary punishment should be given to the culprit to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.

“This should serve as a strong message that violence against medical professionals will not be tolerated,” Dunoo added.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage among the medical community, with calls for better security measures and legal protection for healthcare workers.

23/07/2025

𝗠𝗟𝗔 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 — 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱

𝗝𝗞, 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

Kangan, July 23, In a significant move aimed at enhancing the power infrastructure and addressing long-standing demands of the people, MLA Kangan, Mian Meher Ali, chaired a comprehensive review meeting with top officials of the Power Development Department (PDD) and Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL).

The meeting was attended by the Managing Director KPDCL, Chief Engineer Projects, Superintending Engineer PDD, Superintending Engineer STD, Executive Engineers of PDD and STD, Assistant Executive Engineers of PDD Manigam and Kangan, along with AEE STD from Kangan and Ganderbal.

Key Decisions and Achievements:
• Green Signal for a New Receiving Station:
One of the major outcomes of the meeting was the official nod for the establishment of a new Receiving Station in Mammar Kangan — a significant achievement that will greatly enhance electricity distribution capacity and reliability in the region.

• Augmentation of Existing Receiving Stations:
The authorities also approved the augmentation of the Sumbal/Surfraw Receiving Stations to meet the growing power demands and reduce overload-related issues in these areas.
• Transformer Installation for Kangan Town:
A new transformer will soon be installed to ensure stable and uninterrupted power supply in Kangan town, addressing long-pending issues of low voltage and outages.
• Commissioning of Wangath Receiving Station:

The Wangath Receiving Station is set to be commissioned within the next one and a half months. This move is expected to significantly improve the power scenario in the Wangath and adjoining areas.

• Acceleration of RDSS Works:
The meeting emphasized the need to expedite the pace of ongoing works under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), with special attention to inclusion of uncovered and newly identified areas.

• Workshop at Margund to Resume in 10 Days:
Directions were passed to ensure the resumption of the construction work on the PDD Workshop at Margund within the next ten days. The workshop is expected to play a vital role in maintenance and quick repair of damaged infrastructure in the region.
• Upgradation of Frequently Damaged Transformers:

Recognizing the repeated transformer failures in several areas, the MLA directed the concerned officials to take urgent measures to upgrade frequently damaged transformers to more robust and higher-capacity units.

MLA Kangan appreciated the efforts of the department and urged them to maintain momentum on developmental works. He reiterated his commitment to ensuring uninterrupted power supply and timely redressal of power-related grievances in the constituency.

The local population has widely welcomed these decisions, especially the approval of the new receiving station, which is seen as a game-changer for the region’s power infrastructure.

23/07/2025

𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗸𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝘂𝘃𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆; 𝗟𝗚 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆.

𝗝𝗞, 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

Awantipora, July 23, 2025: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) is hosting the finale of the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Program (VBYCP), part of the national initiative Viksit Bharat@2047, on 24th July, 2025. The pre-event activities highlighted the vital role of youth in shaping India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.

Speaking about the program, Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice-Chancellor of IUST, stated, “VBYCP is a transformative platform that empowers youth to engage in constructive dialogue, develop leadership qualities, and contribute actively to nation-building. At IUST, we are committed to aligning our academic, research, and outreach efforts with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, ensuring that our students emerge as responsible, innovative, and solution-oriented citizens ready to address the challenges of tomorrow.”

The pre-event activities began a week back with an enthusiastic registration drive of students on the MY Bharat portal, fostering volunteerism and civic engagement among students. Over the past week, a series of activities, including thematic lectures, debates, skill-building sessions, Youth Parliament, debates on the theme, and cultural programs like theatre performances on Nasha Mukt Bharat, set the stage for the concluding events, which will feature Yuva Samad, Viksit Bharat pledge, and several other activities scheduled on 24th July.

The final event will feature a special session of ‘Yuva Samvad’, followed by a felicitation ceremony for winners of debates, youth parliament, and other competitions. The event will be graced by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and Chancellor of IUST, who will also interact with the youth.

23/07/2025

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗺𝘂–𝗦𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗸𝗼𝘁𝗲.

𝗝𝗞, 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

Srinagar, July 23,Vehicular movement on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway has been suspended following a flash flood and mudslide near T2 Canopy in the Magerkote area of Ramban district, officials said on Wednesday.

Officals told news agency that the highway has been rendered unsafe for traffic due to the sudden accumulation of debris and water, blocking the vital stretch.

Restoration work is underway, and commuters have been advised to avoid travelling on the route until further clearance is issued by the concerned authorities.

23/07/2025

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗿, 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗠𝗦.

𝗝𝗞, 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

Srinagar, 23 July, A youth was critically injured after being attacked with a sharp-edged weapon in Arath area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Tuesday evening.

Sources told News Agency that the victim, identified as Sameer Ahmad, a resident of Arath, sustained serious injuries in the assault.

He was initially taken to JVC Hospital in Srinagar and was later referred to SKIMS Soura for advanced treatment due to the ‘critical’ nature of his injuries.

Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation to ascertain the cause of the attack and identify those involved.

23/07/2025

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝘃 𝗚𝘂𝗳𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶.

𝗝𝗞, 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

Reasi, July 23,Two youth lost their lives in a landslide near the revered Shiv Gufa (Shiva Cave) in Badora area of Mahore during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday.

Officials told news agency that the victims were sleeping in a tent near the cave site when debris (malwa) from a nearby mountain suddenly came crashing down, burying the tent under its weight. Both individuals died on the spot.

The deceased have been identified as Rashpal Singh (26), son of Soba Ram, resident of Tuli Kalavan, Tehsil Chasana, District Reasi, and Ravi Kumar (23), son of Purushottam Kumar, resident of Chenani, District Udhampur. Rashpal was reportedly working as a JCB operator. The duo had been preparing for an upcoming religious program at the cave shrine when the fatal incident occurred, they said.

Upon receiving information, a police team reached the location, retrieved the bodies, and initiated further investigation.

23/07/2025

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝘆.

𝗝𝗞, 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

NAHAN/SHIMLA (HP): Two brothers of the Hatti tribe tied the knot to a woman in Shillai village of Himachal Pradesh, with hundreds of people witnessing the marriage solemnised under the anachronistic tradition of polyandry.

Bride Sunita Chauhan and grooms Pradeep and Kapil Negi said they took the decision without any pressure.

Local folk songs and dances added colour to the ceremony that began on July 12 and lasted for three days in the Trans-Giri area of Sirmaur district.

Videos of the wedding ceremony have gone viral on the internet.

Revenue laws of Himachal Pradesh recognise this tradition and named it "Jodidara". In Badhana village in Trans-Giri, five such marriages have taken place in the past six years.

Sunita, who hails from Kunhat village, said that she was aware of the tradition and made her decision without any pressure, adding she respects the bond they have formed.

Pradeep, from Shillai village, works in a government department while his younger brother Kapil has a job abroad.

"We followed the tradition publicly as we are proud of it and it was a joint decision," said Pradeep.

Kapil said he may live abroad, but through this marriage, "we're ensuring support, stability and love for our wife as a united family".

"We've always believed in transparency," he added.

Hatti is a closed-knit community in the Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand border and was declared as Scheduled Tribe three years ago. In this tribe, polyandry was in vogue for centuries, but due to rising literacy among women and economic uplift of communities in the region, cases of polyandry were not reported.

Such marriages are being solemnised in a clandestine manner and accepted by the society but instances are fewer, elders in the village said.

According to experts, one of the main considerations behind the tradition was to ensure that the ancestral land was not divided while the share of tribal women in the ancestral property is still a main issue.

There are nearly three lakh people of the Hatti community who live in about 450 villages in the Trans Giri area of Sirmaur district and polyandry is still a practising tradition in some villages. It was also prevalent in Jaunsar Babar, tribal area of Uttarakhand and Kinnaur, a tribal district of Himachal Pradesh.

Kundan Singh Shastri, general secretary of Kendriya Hatti Samiti, the prime body of the Hatti community, said this tradition was invented thousands of years ago to save a family's agricultural land from further division.

Another reason is to promote brotherhood and mutual understanding in a joint family by marrying even two or more brothers born from different mothers with a single bride, he told PTI.

The third reason is a feeling of security "if you have bigger family, more men, you are more secure in a tribal society", he said, adding it also helps in managing scattered agriculture lands in far-flung hard hilly areas which requires a family for a long time for care and cultivation.

These requirements of tribal families have kept the polyandry system for thousands of years, in practice, though these traditions are slowly dying, Shastri added.

In this unique tribal tradition of marriage known as "Jajda", the bride comes to the village of the groom in a procession and the ritual known as "Seenj" is performed at the residence of the groom.

The pandit chant mantras in local language with sprinkling holy water on the bride and groom and offer them jaggery in the end, with blessings that their Kul Devta may bring sweetness in their married life.–(PTI)

22/07/2025

𝗠𝗣 𝗘𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

𝗝𝗞, 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

New Delhi, Jul 22,Member of Parliament from Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency, Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, has been granted custody parole by a Delhi Court to participate in the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

The court, however, turned down his application for interim bail.

The Patiala House Court passed the order on Tuesday, allowing Er Rashid to attend the Lok Sabha proceedings from July 24 to August 4 under police es**rt.

According to the News Agency the Court stated that the custody parole would be applicable for all future parliamentary sessions, subject to conditions, including payment of travel-related expenses.

The plea was heard earlier this month, and the court reserved its verdict on July 15. Rashid’s lawyer, Vikhyat Oberoi, argued for interim bail to allow his client to represent his constituency.

In the alternative, he requested custody parole without financial conditions, saying Rashid should not be required to bear the travel expenses.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) objected to the bail plea. The agency said that interim bail should not be approved in the current case and insisted that custody parole could only be granted if all associated costs were covered.

Rashid has been in judicial custody since 2019, after his arrest by the NIA under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The case against him is linked to an alleged 2017 funding network that supported separatist groups and armed outfits in Jammu and Kashmir.

His name was mentioned in the course of an investigation involving businessman Zahoor Watali, who was also arrested in the same case. The NIA claims that Rashid played a role in channeling funds to groups involved in activities against the state.

Formal charges were filed against Rashid and others in October 2019. In March 2022, a special NIA court framed charges under the Indian Penal Code sections related to conspiracy, waging war, and sedition, along with provisions of the UAPA.

Rashid, an independent candidate, won the Baramulla seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, defeating National Conference leader Omar Abdullah. Despite being in prison, Rashid secured a significant margin of votes.

22/07/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗖𝗕 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻, 𝗞𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿.

𝗝𝗞, 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

Kishtwar, July 22,In a tragic road accident, three persons were killed on the spot after a JCB vehicle met with an accident at Sounder Dachan area of Kishtwar district on Tuesday.

Official sources told that the JCB was moving through a hilly stretch when it met with an accident under unclear circumstances, leading to the instant death of all three onboard.

The deceased have been identified as, Nazir Hussain, son of Saiye, resident of Khatasoo Bhalessa, aged around 22–23 years. Ishaq, son of Faroozdin, resident of Khatasoo Bhalessa, aged around 26 years. Majeed, son of unknown, resident of Bhalessa, aged around 28 years.

All three bodies have been shifted to District Hospital Kishtwar, where medico-legal formalities are being conducted.

Cognizance of the matter has been taken and further investigation is underway.

22/07/2025

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗦𝗗 𝗥𝗶𝗮𝘇 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

𝗝𝗞, 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

Kangan, July 22: In a heartfelt display of solidarity and empathy, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accompanied by the Deputy Chief Minister, visited Kangan in Ganderbal district to extend condolences to Riyaz Ahmed Wani (JKAS), Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister, on the sad demise of his mother.

The Chief Minister met the bereaved family at their residence and expressed deep sorrow over the loss. Offering prayers for the departed soul, Omar Abdullah said, “May Almighty bless the soul of Manzoora Begum with eternal peace and grant courage to the family to bear this irreparable loss.”

The Deputy Chief Minister also offered his sympathies and remembered the late Manzoora Begum as a noble and respected woman who was held in high regard by the community. He shared a few moments with the family, acknowledging their grief and offering words of comfort.

The condolence visit drew the presence of several political figures, senior government officials, and residents of the locality, all of whom gathered to pay homage and stand in solidarity with the Wani family during their time of mourning.

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𝟮𝟳 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱, 𝟭𝟳𝟬 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.

𝗝𝗞, 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

Dhaka, Jul 22: The death toll from the crash of the Bangladesh Air Force training fighter jet into a school building in Dhaka rose to 27 as more people succumbed to their injuries, authorities said on Tuesday.

The F-7 BGI aircraft, a training fighter jet manufactured in China, experienced a "mechanical fault" moments after takeoff and crashed into the two-storey building of Milestone School and College at Diabari in Dhaka's Uttara area on Monday.

"The toll is now 27, and 25 of them are children," Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus's special adviser, Saidur Rahman, told reporters.

About 170 were injured, with several of them said to be critical.

Wails of despair and pain reverberate at hospitals where patients were treated with burn injuries.

Twenty deaths were reported initially, and seven died of their injuries overnight.

The pilot, Flight Lieutenant Mohammad Towkir Islam, was among those killed in the crash.

The government has declared a state day of mourning for Tuesday in memory of those affected by the crash.

A statement from the Chief Advisor's Office on Monday announced that the national flag will be flown at half-mast at all government, semi-government, autonomous institutions and educational institutions across the country.

Special prayers will be organised at all places of religious worship in the country for the injured and the dead.

A high-level investigation committee has been formed by the Bangladesh Air Force to determine the cause of the accident.–(PTI)

JK News Service

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