Uri Today

29/05/2025

Uri Without , Locals Suffer

Zaffer Iqbal

Uri, May 29 (GNS): The Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Uri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district has been functioning without a paediatrician for the last one week, following the resignation of the only paediatrician posted at the hospital.

A delegation of concerned parents told GNS that the absence of a paediatrician is causing immense hardship for the residents. “Earlier, we had a paediatrician and our children received proper medical care. Now, after the doctor’s resignation, we have no paediatrician available at the hospital,” they said.

Due to the unavailability of a paediatric specialist, residents are being forced to travel long distances to Baramulla or Srinagar hospitals for their children’s treatment. The delegation emphasised that at least two paediatricians should be posted at SDH Uri, given that the hospital serves a large population across the twin tehsils of Uri and Boniyar. “It is unfortunate that a facility catering to such a vast area is currently without a single paediatrician,” they added.

The delegation urged J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo, MLA Uri Dr Sajjad Shafi, and Health Secretary Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah to intervene and ensure the immediate appointment of at least two paediatricians at SDH Uri.

A local Mohd Ashraf shared a distressing experience. He said, “My baby was suffering from severe abdominal pain this morning. On our way to the hospital, we were informed that there was no paediatrician available. We had no option but to rush to Baramulla for treatment.”

It is worth noting that the position of consultant paediatrician at SDH Uri is vacant for over a year now.

SDH Uri serves more than 100 villages across the twin tehsils of Uri and Boniyar, which have a combined population exceeding 2,80,000. The region is predominantly hilly, with many residents living in remote and difficult terrains. Notably, around 40 villages in the area are located along the Line of Control (LoC).

Meanwhile, Block Medical Officer (BMO) Uri Dr Balwinder Singh told GNS, “The issue has already been taken up with higher authorities for necessary action.”(GNS)

29/05/2025

26/05/2025

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26/05/2025

-Ray Machine Defunct at Boniyar, Patients Suffer

Zaffer Iqbal

Uri, May 26 (GNS): The X-ray machine at Primary Health Centre (PHC) Boniyar in north Kashmir's Baramulla district has been non-functional for several days, causing difficulties to patients.

Local residents expressed frustration, stating that when doctors advise an X-ray at Boniyar hospital, they are forced to travel either to private clinics or to Baramulla due to the malfunctioning of machine.

One resident shared, "My friend injured his right foot yesterday. The doctor advised an immediate X-ray but told us to go elsewhere, as the hospital's machine has been out of order for a week."

It is important to note that PHC Boniyar experiences a high patient load as tehsil Boniyar serves a population of nearly 90,000 people across around 50 villages.

However, BMO Boniyar, Dr Ruqaya Showkat told GNS that there was a technical fault in the X-ray machine.

"But it is currently under repair. Hopefully, it will be functional later today,'' she added.(GNS)

22/05/2025

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اوڑی/// سرحدی قصبہ اوڑی میں حالیہ گولہ باری کی وجہ سے تقریباً ایک درجن کنبے بے گھر ہوگئے اوردر در کی ٹھوکریں کھاکھارہے ہیں ۔متاثرہ کنبوں کا الزام ہے کہ سرکار نے ان کی باز آبادی کاری کیلئے ابھی تک کوئی اقدام نہیں کیا ۔ قصبہ میں 6 سے 9 مئی کے دوران شدید گولہ باری کی وجہ سے جہاں سینکڑوں مکانات کو نقصان ہوا تاہم ایک درجن سے زائد رہائشی مکانات مکمل طور تباہ ہوگئے ۔متاثرین کا کہنا ہے کہ سرکار نے ابھی تک ان کی بازآبادی کاری کیلئے کوئی قدم نہیں اٹھایا۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ اعلانات تو بہت کئے گئے لیکن زمینی سطح پر ابھی تک کچھ نظر نہیں آتا ہے۔ کالگی اوڑی میں کئی گولے گرنے سے چار بھائیوں( پرویز احمد خان، عبدالحمید خان، تنویر احمد خان اور محمد نسیم خان) کے مکانات مکمل طور تباہ ہو گئے جو اب رہائش کے قابل نہیں ہیں اور ان مکانات میں رہائش پذیر 21 افراد تب سے بے گھر ہیں اور پریشانی کے عالم میں ہیں۔محمد نسیم خان نے کشمیر عظمیٰ کو بتایا ’’6 اور 7 مئی ہمارے لئے کسی قیامت سے کم ثابت نہیں ہوئے جب ہمارے ارمان گولہ باری کی نظر ہوگئے‘‘۔انہوں نے کہا ’’ شکر ہے کہ اللہ تعالیٰ نے ہماری جان بچائی اور یہ سارا منظر میں نے اپنی آنکھوں سے دیکھا‘‘۔انہوں نے مزید کہا ’’ہم چاروں بھائیوں نے بڑی محنت اور ارمانوں کے ساتھ اپنے مکانات تعمیر کئے تھے مگر چند ہی منٹوں میں پاکستانی گولہ باری نے ہمارے ارمانوں کو چکنا چور کر دیا اور آج ہم بے گھر ہیں‘‘۔نسیم نے کہا کہ’اب ہمارے کنبے بونیار اور بارہمولہ میں کرایہ کے کمروں میں رہائش اختیار کرنے پر مجبور ہیں۔ہمارے مکانوں میں موجود ساز و سامان بھی ملبے کے ڈھیر میں تبدیل ہو گیا۔بچوں کی کتابیں، وردیاں، جوتے اور دیگر چیزیں بھی مکمل طور تباہ ہو گئیں‘‘۔انہوںنے بتایا ’’ کچھ ماہ قبل میں نے ایک شیپ فارم قائم کیا تھا وہ بھی گولہ باری کی زد میں آگیا اور قریب 50 بھیڑیںہلاک ہو گئیں اور لاکھوں کا نقصان ہو گیا‘‘۔انہوںنے مزید کہا’’ افسوس اس بات کا ہے کہ انتظامیہ کی جانب سے ہمارا حال پوچھنے کی بھی زحمت نہیں کی گئی اور نہ ہی تاایں دم کوئی مدد کی گئی‘‘۔اسی طرح گینگل میں محمود علی کا رہاشی مکان بھی پاکستانی گولہ باری کی زد میں آکر مکمل طور تباہ ہو گیا۔انہوں نے کہاکہ حالیہ گولہ باری کی زد میں آکر مکان مکمل طور تباہ ہو گیا جبکہ مکان میں موجود سامان ملبے کے ڈھیر میں میں تبدیل ہوگیا۔انہوں نے بتایا کہ وہ بے گھر ہو گئے ہیں اوراب وہ رشتے داروں اور ہمسایوں کے گھروں میں رہنے پر مجبور ہیں۔انہوں نے مزید کہا کہ ابھی تک انہیں حکومت کی طرف سے کوئی مدد نہیں کی گئی۔مذکورہ شہری کا کہنا ہے کہ اگر انہیں انتظامیہ کی طرف سے خیمے اور راشن فراہم کیا جاتا تو وہ فی الحال کم سے کم زندگی گزارنے کے قابل ہوجاتے ۔اسی طرح کی کہانی دچھی گائوں کے آفتاف احمد نے بھی بتائی جن کا رہائشی مکان بھی مکمل طور تباہ ہو گیا ۔انہوں نے کہا کہ ابھی تک حکومت کی طرف سے کسی قسم کا تعاون فراہم کرنے کی کوشش نہیں کی گئی ۔اسی طرح کی اطلاعات درد کوٹ، دچھی، ایشم، نوپورہ سلام آباد، بانڈی، راجن وانی اورپرم پیلاں سے موصول ہوئی ہیں۔درد کوٹ کے ایک متاثرہ شہری نے بتایا کہ اگر چہ انہیں انتظامیہ کی طرف سے کچھ خیمے فراہم کئے گئے ہیں مگر وہ رہائش کے قابل نہیں ہیں کیونکہ بارش کے دوران انہیں مشکالات کا سامنا کرنا پڑے گا۔واضح رہے کہ حالیہ ہندو پاک جنگ بندی معاہدے کے بعد ایل جی منوج سنہا، وزیر علیٰ عمر عبداللہ نے اوڑی کا دورہ کیا تھا اور متاثرین کو ہر ممکن مدد کی یقین دہانی کی تھی ۔

12/05/2025

As Ceasefire Holds, Displaced People Head Home In Uri

*Woman Died, 19 People Injured; Nearly 400 Structures Were Damaged In LoC Skirmishes*

Zaffer Iqbal

Baramulla, May 12 (GNS): As guns fell silent after four days of death and destruction, People in Uri celebrate India-Pakistan ceasefire.

According to reports, displaced people are heading towards their homes, shops were also reopened in Uri, one of the most affected areas of artillery shelling amid hostilities between India and Pakistan.

Lal Hussain Koli, a local resident, told GNS that it was a great day for people because both the countries agreed for a ceasefire. “Hostilities between India and Pakistan mean suffering for us and four days saw how much it costs in terms of life and property,” he said, adding, “Our people were killed and injured while dozens of houses were destroyed due to fresh India-Pakistan shelling.”

He appealed to both countries to ensure a “fulltime ceasefire” so that people living on LoC can live without fear.

Pertinently, a woman was killed and 19 other people injured in shelling. At least 400 structures including 8 shops, 2 masjids besides 8 vehicles were fully or partially damaged. Thousands of people migrated from homes to safer places amid hostilities.

Farooq Ahmed, another resident, told GNS that the people of Uri felt great happiness as soon as India-Pakistan agreed to the ceasefire. “Shelling badly affects us. Our properties have been damaged and people had to leave their homes and homes which is extremely distressing,” he said.

Meanwhile, MLA Uri Dr Sajjad Shafi remained continuously in Uri and monitored the situation. He himself saw facilities being provided to people of Uri. He urged people not to return home until all unexploded shells are defused by the bomb disposal squads.

Meanwhile Baramulla Police informed that about 20 unexploded ordnances (UXOs) have been found in 17 villages across the district.

Out of these, police said, 7 UXOs have been disposed off in Kamalkote, Madhan, Gowhallan, Salamabad, Bijhama Gangerhill and Gawalta.

Consequent to their safe disposal, district administration has permitted people from these six villages to return home.

There still might be other UXOs in these villages that have not been reported to/ come to notice of security forces.

For the safety and wellbeing of all citizens, all are advised to observe the following mandatory precautions: “Do NOT under any circumstances approach, touch, tamper with, or attempt to move any suspicious object resembling an explosive shell or device.”

Police have asked people to immediately report any such object or suspicious item to Baramulla Police via the contact numbers.

“Strictly avoid the vicinity of any area where such objects are observed or reported. Unauthorized access to such zones is prohibited for your safety.”

UXOs are unstable and highly dangerous. Mishandling may lead to fatal consequences or irreversible injuries, police underlined.

“We urge every citizen to remain vigilant, cooperate with authorities, and share this advisory widely within your communities.” (GNS)

11/05/2025

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08/05/2025

Woman Killed, Another Injured In Cross Border Shelling In Uri

Zaffer Iqbal

Srinagar, May 8(GNS): A woman was killed while as another was injured in cross-border shelling in Uri area of North Kashmir's Baramulla district on Thursday.

Officials told GNS that a vehicle which was travelling from Razerwani to Baramulla was hit with a shell near Mohura.

In this incident one woman namely Nargis Begum wife of Basheer Khan resident of Razarwani was killed. While as another woman namely Hafeeza wife of Razeek Ahmad Khan was injured. She was immediately rushed to GMC Baramulla for treatment.

An health official at GMC Baramulla also confirmed to GNS about death of a woman and injury to another.

Pertinently, past few days Pak has been continously shelling the border areas in Uri, Kupwara parts of North Kashmir.(GNS)

07/05/2025

3 Kids Among 9 Civilians Injured, 3 Houses Damaged In Uri

Zafar Iqbal

Uri, May 7(GNS): At-least nine civilians were injured and several houses were damaged after Pakistani forces allegedly restorted to heavy shelling In Uri sector during intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, officials and locals said.

They told GNS that the houses were damaged in Nowpora and Kalgae area of Salabad Uri. Nine civilians were injured and have been hospitalised, they said.

The injured have been identified as Zeenat Beg wife of Shameem Naik, Bisma daughter of Feroz Malik, Sadiya daughter of Younus Naik, his brother Ayan Yunus(8 years old), Badar Deen son of Lateef Naik, his son Rehan Naik (8 years old), Mehrooba (4 years old), Hamid Khan son of Kutib Deen and Parvaiz Khan son of Abdul Hameed.

The injured are residents of Nowpora and Kalgae areas, they said.

"The shelling was intense, forcing many families to flee to safer locations, " local told GNS, adding, " Among the destroyed houses are those of Talib Hussain and Dr Bashir Ahmad Chakoo at Salamabad,".

Reports also coming that several vehicles and residential houses have been damaged due to shelling In Karnah sector along LoC.

The army said it responded to the ceasefire violation in "proportionate manner." (GNS)

27/04/2025

Lone paediatrician shares double patients load at SDH Uri, people suffer.

24/04/2025

Residents Demand Accountability Over Unfulfilled Amnesty Scheme Promised By PDD

Zaffer Iqbal

Srinagar, April 24:(GNS): Residents of Garkote , Balkote, Na**la, Silkote, Saidpore, Thajal, Tilawari, Bijhama, Boniyar and adjoining areas showed resentment over PDD department and raised serious allegations against the PDD accusing them of misleading them over amnesty scheme that has left locals financially burdened and deceived.

The community in Uri is now appealing to local MLA Uri and the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Baramulla to intervene and investigate alleged discrepancies in the implementation of the Power Development Department (PDD)’s amnesty scheme. Residents claim the promised relief on pending electricity bills was never delivered, leaving them burdened with unadjusted payments.

Local residents allege that under the amnesty scheme, they were instructed to pay a portion of their pending bills with assurances that the remaining amount would be waived. Many complied, hoping for financial relief—only to receive inflated bills the following month with no adjustments.

We trusted the authorities and paid our dues, but the very next month, the bills returned to their previous high amounts. No waivers were applied. This feels like a deliberate scam to exploit vulnerable households," said one aggrieved resident.

The issue disproportionately impacts low-income families in Uri, where erratic power supply already exacerbates economic hardships. "We can barely afford essentials, let alone unjust bills. If the PDD couldn’t honor the amnesty, why mislead us into paying?" questioned another.

Residents have escalated their demands to the MLA and DC, seeking a thorough probe into the amnesty scheme’s ex*****on. Transparency in billing practices, refunds or adjustments for those who paid under the scheme’s purported terms.

"We demand justice. The PDD must be held accountable for misleading the public," asserted a community representative.

When contacted, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of PDD Subdivision Uri, Adil Mehraj Wani told GNS that he acknowledged the grievances but shifted responsibility to prior officials. "Under the amnesty scheme, only the surcharge on the principal amount could be relaxed. Unfortunately, earlier officers misled the public," Wani stated. He added that the matter has been escalated to higher authorities, and a response is awaited.(GNS)