Jammu, Sep 8: Spreading misinformation, glorifying terrorists, and using abusive language against women are among the charges that form part of a dossier on Jammu and Kashmir Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and MLA Mehraj Malik detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) on Monday, officials said.

Malik was taken into custody in his Doda constituency on Monday under the stringent law, which permits detention without charge or trial for up to two years in certain cases.

The dossier, compiled by Doda Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh, details a series of allegations against the legislator.

According to the dossier, Malik is considered an “imminent threat” to the peaceful existence of the community. It also claims he has a “regular habit of issuing threats and carrying out physical assault of people, including government officials”.

Singh said multiple FIRs have been registered against him for unlawful acts, including forcibly locking government offices and verbally and physically attacking public servants on several occasions.

“The subject’s provocative speeches and ‘Facebook Lives’ have been continuously misused by him to spread misinformation and provoke the public to cause public order issues.

“Every lawful action by administration aimed at creating law based society, whether conducted in district Doda or in Jammu, gives the subject an ‘opportunity’ to spread lies and provoke public especially youth to cause large scale breech of peace,” the deputy commissioner said, citing registration of various FIRs against him in Doda and Jammu.

The dossier specifically accuses Malik of inciting the public to “act as Lashkars like Burhan Wani” to have their demands met. Burhan Wani was a poster boy of the banned Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist group.

The document said that Malik “openly issued threats to government officials” and sought to “incite public hostility against the administration” during Operation Sindoor.

It said Malik has a “documented history of associating himself with proscribed terrorists such as Burhan Wani through provocative social media posts” and also alleged that he issued a public call to “burn down government offices”.

Citing an FIR registered in May this year, the dossier alleges that Malik “does not even respect the dignity of women” and has made “repeated derogatory, threatening and misogynistic remarks against women doctors serving at GMC Doda, threatening to ‘drag and undress’ them at his will”.

The document stated that his “irresponsible remarks against females” coupled with abusive language have degraded the “ethical conduct of society”.

The deputy commissioner’s report said that despite multiple legal actions, Malik has not changed his behaviour, and his actions have the potential to “alienate the youth from adopting legal means”.

The detention is justified as a necessary measure to balance individual liberty with the “safety of the community”, especially given that the MLA “openly questions law of land, repeatedly terming himself above law and resorting to violence and instigation to pull youth towards disorder”.–(PTI)

PUCA to Host Education Summit on September 8 in Srinagar

Srinagar, September 7

The Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) today held a press conference at the Press Club of Kashmir, Srinagar, announcing a major initiative for the students of Jammu & Kashmir.

Addressing the media, Dr. Anshu Kataria, President, PUCA and Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura (Near Chandigarh), informed that PUCA will organize a grand Education Summit on September 8, 2025, in Srinagar. During the summit, PUCA will announce a scholarship package worth Rs 20–50 Crore to support needy and deserving J&K students in pursuing higher education in Punjab colleges.

Dr. Kataria further said that around 20 renowned colleges of Punjab will participate, each announcing scholarships worth Rs 2.5 Crore, giving students wide-ranging opportunities across various streams. The summit will also see the participation of over 200 education counselors from across J&K, who will guide students about admissions, career choices, and scholarship benefits.

Prominent educational institutions participating in the summit include Aryans Group of Colleges Chandigarh, Amritsar Group of Colleges, Amritsar; Amritsar College of Nursing, Amritsar; Akal College, Mastuana Sahib; Ashoka Group of Institutions, Patiala; Bharat Group of Colleges, Sardulgarh; Global Group of Institutes, Amritsar; Gulzar Group of Colleges, Khanna; Jain Group of Institutions, Abohar; KC Group of Institutions, Nawashehar; Quest Group of Institutes, Jhanjeri; Saraswati Group of Colleges, Maur Mandi (Bathinda); SBS Group of Educational Institutions, Patti; Shiva Group of Colleges, Himachal Pradesh; Sri Sai Group, Pathankot: St. Mary’s Rehabilitation University, Hyderabad; Sukhjinder Group of Institutes, Gurdaspur; SVIET Group, Banur, Rajpura; and Vidya Jyoti Eduversity, Derabassi.

The recent heavy rainfall and flash floods have put an entire settlement in Inharada village, Bhalessa, at risk. Three houses in the settlement have been completely damaged, and the remaining houses have started to slide, leaving many families homeless. The affected families do not have the means to rebuild their homes.

The local residents have appealed to the administration to find a solution to their plight. They have also pointed out that the lack of retaining walls along the road passing through the village has contributed to the disaster.

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“We urge the administration to take immediate action to address our situation. The absence of retaining walls along the road has exacerbated the problem, and we need a long-term solution to prevent such disasters in the future.”

The residents are seeking immediate assistance and a sustainable solution to their housing crisis. The administration is urged to take prompt action to provide relief and support to the affected families.

Awantipora 07 September 2025:

Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Awantipora Police arrested 01 drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.

During naka checking at Udipora Y Band NH-44, police party of Police Station Awantipora headed by PSI Autul Manhas under the supervision of SHO PS Awantipora Inspector Ajaz Hmad intercepted one person in suspicious condition,when police party signalled him to stop he tried to flee from the spot but police party apprehended him tactfully. During search, 0.86 grams of Heroin like substance was recovered from his possession. The arrested drug peddler has been identified as Mehraj -ud-din Ganie S/o Gh. Mohd Ganie R/o Kranchoo Pampore A/P New Colony Lethpora

Case FIR number 189/2025 under relevant sections of NDPS Act stands registered at Police Station Awantipora and investigation taken up.

Generally cloudy skies with possibility of light rain/thundershower in some areas of Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours.

Short intense shower can’t be ruled in few spots.

Overall, No Continuous rainfall or significant weather activity is expected till 15 September in Jammu & Kashmir.

Regards: Kashmir Weather Watch

Srinagar, Sept 7 : A man was killed after he fell from a walnut tree in Achabal area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag on Sunday.

Officials told that this morning, a person, namely Mohd Rafiq Mir, son of Abdul Aziz Mir, a resident of Check Achabal, accidentally fell from a walnut tree, sustaining serious injuries.

He was immediately shifted to nearby hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.

Police have taken cognizance of the incident.

Srinagar, Sept 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced a complete ban on illegal river mining across Jammu and Kashmir, directing the administration to enforce the order strictly to protect the environment and ensure sustainable development.

Chairing a high-level review meeting, the Chief Minister expressed serious concern over rampant and unregulated extraction of sand, boulders, and gravel from riverbeds, which has caused large-scale ecological imbalance and worsened the impact of natural disasters. He said that illegal mining has not only damaged fragile river ecosystems but also endangered lives and infrastructure in vulnerable areas.

“Illegal mining will not be tolerated. Strict enforcement and monitoring mechanisms will be put in place, and violators will face stern action under law,” Omar said, while instructing Deputy Commissioners and district police to take immediate steps to curb the practice.

In the same meeting, the Chief Minister also addressed the issue of pending compensation and rehabilitation cases of 2014 flood victims. He assured that all such cases will be resolved during the upcoming Assembly session, emphasizing that justice to the flood-affected families remains the government’s top priority.

“We are committed to ensuring that no victim of the 2014 floods is left without due compensation and rehabilitation. The matter will be placed before the Assembly and addressed on priority,” he added.

The announcements come at a time when J&K is facing fresh challenges of floods and landslides triggered by incessant rains.

Calls for Immediate Removal of Ashoka Chakra Plaque; Urges Waqf to Uphold Islamic Tradition and Avoid Harsh Measures Against Worshippers

Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), the largest conglomerate of religious organisations in J&K headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses its serious concern over the recent developments at the revered Hazratbal Shrine, where a plaque bearing the Ashoka Chakra has been installed in connection with refurbishment works.

Hazratbal is not merely a structure; it is the spiritual heart of the Muslims of Jammu & Kashmir, bound to our faith and identity through centuries of devotion. Any alteration that undermines its sanctity deeply pains the devotional sentiments attached to it .

Islam is explicit in its teachings: no plaques, emblems, figures, or symbols are permitted in mosques or shrines. This principle has been honored across our land for generations. Even when the Hazratbal Shrine was rebuilt in the past, no plaques or foundation stones were placed, out of respect for the injunctions of Shari‘ah and tradition. To introduce them now sets a dangerous and unnecessary precedent.

The MMU reminds the Waqf Board that such acts are inconsistent with the responsibility entrusted to it under Muslim law and custom. Shrines must remain places of purity, prayer, and humility—not spaces for symbols or displays.

At the same time, MMU believes that the reaction of the people to this issue reflects their sincere religious concern. Filing FIRs against worshippers who protested from the depth of their faith is unjustified and unwarranted. Matters of religion must be resolved with understanding and dialogue, not with harsh punitive measures.

The MMU therefore calls for the immediate removal of the plaque from Hazratbal and urges the Waqf Board and authorities to consult religious scholars before undertaking any future works at sacred sites.

Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama Jammu and Kashmir includes Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid, Mufti Azam’s Muslim personal law board, Darul Uloom Rahimiyah ,Anjuman Shariee Shian, Jamiate Ahle Hadith, Karwan-e-Islami,Moulana Masroor Abbas Ansari, Anjuman Himayat-ul-Islam, Jamia Sabeel-ul-Huda Bemina Srinagar, Anjuman Tabligh-ul-Islam, Jamiat Hamdania, Anjuman Ulama-e-Ahnaf, Darul Uloom Qasmiya, Darul Uloom Bilaliya, Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam, Anjuman Mazhar-ul-Haq, Jamiat-ul-Aima wal Ulama, Anjuman Aima wa Mashayekh Kashmir, Darul Uloom Naqshbandiya, Darul Uloom Rashidiya, Ahlul Bait Foundation, Madrasa Kanz-ul-Uloom, Idara Gousia Saraibala, Kahkah-i- Hyderia Aishmuqam,Pirwan-e-Wilayat, Auqaf Islamia Khiram Sirhama, Bazm-e-Tauheed Ahle Hadith Trust, Anjuman Tanzeem-ul-Makatib, Muhammadi Yateem Trust, Anjuman Anwar-ul-Islam, Karwan Khatm-e-Nabuwwat, Darul Uloom Syed-ul-Mursaleen, Anjuman Ulama wa Aima Masajid, Madrasa Zia-ul-uloom poonch, Falah-e-Darain Trust Welfare Society Islamabad, Ashraf-ul-Uloom Hyderpora, Darul Uloom Dawoodiya Batamaloo, Darul Uloom Furqaniya Nowshera, Darul Uloom Dawoodiya Khanyar, Jamiat-ul-Ulama, Siraj-ul-Uloom, Idara Wahdat-ul-Makatib, Darul Uloom Imdadiya Natipora, Darul Uloom Jamia-tur-Rashad Awantipora, Khanqah Muradiya Jamia Masjid Kreeri, Darul Uloom Saut-ul-Quran Gulshanabad, Awami Rahat Center, Imamia Federation Kashmir, Alnoor Trust Bemina., Shaheen Syndicate social Trust , Jamiat Ulema Wa Aima Masajid Jammu and Kashmir, Daraul Uloom Syed ul Mursaleen Kulgam and other contemporary religious, milli social, and educational institutions.

Srinagar, Sept 6: Police have registered a case after the National Emblem installed at the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar was found vandalized, triggering widespread condemnation from locals and devotees.

Officials said the damage to the emblem was detected during a routine inspection of the shrine premises. The incident was immediately reported to the authorities, following which an FIR was lodged at Nigeen Police Station under relevant sections of law dealing with offences against national symbols.

A police team has launched investigations and is examining CCTV footage from the area to identify the culprits. Senior officials said vandalizing the National Emblem amounts to a serious crime, and the law will take its strictest course against those responsible.

The Hazratbal Shrine, housing the revered relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), is among the most sacred places in Jammu and Kashmir. The act of vandalism at such a sensitive and spiritual site has shocked devotees and the general public alike.

Locals strongly condemned the incident, terming it an attack on both religious and national sentiments. They urged the administration to bring the perpetrators to justice swiftly and ensure such incidents are not repeated in the future.

Meanwhile, authorities have further strengthened security measures around Hazratbal Shrine, deploying additional personnel to prevent any untoward incidents. Police assured the public that the investigation is being carried out on priority and the offenders will soon be identified and booked.

Srinagar, September 6:
In a significant achievement, the Wildlife Department on Friday evening arrested four persons in the Shallabugh Wetland Conservation Reserve who had ventured into the area with the purpose of hunting water birds.

The operation took place around 6:30 PM on September 5, when a patrolling party of the Shallabugh Range, headed by block officer shalbugh, Ajaz ahmad, intercepted two boats in the wetland. The team apprehended the four accused, who are in the custody of department and seized the two boats, along with hunted birds, live cartridges, and used cartridges.

The action was carried out in near-dark conditions, and officials said the courage and determination of the field staff ensured that the offenders could not escape. The Deputy Conservator of Forests ,(Wildlife Wetlands Kashmir), Altaf Hussain, while confirming the development, commended the staff and said the late-hour operation reflected the strong resolve of the department to protect Kashmir’s wetlands.

He further stated that evening and morning patrols have been intensified, particularly as migratory bird season is approaching nearer. “Anyone with bad intentions of hunting migratory birds shall be dealth with severely in accordance with wildlife protection act. ” he said.

This marks another success for the department, following an earlier operation this year in which four persons were booked for venturing into the waters with the purpose of hunting in Wular lake.

The Shallabugh Wetland, a Ramsar site of international importance, continues to be a priority for conservation, with enhanced patrolling and community vigilance aimed at safeguarding the habitant of migratory and resident bird species.