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2 Kashmiri youths killed in US attacks Panun Kashmir threatens stir DISTRICT DIARY |
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2 Kashmiri youths killed in US attacks Udhampur (Jammu), October 25 Most of the 183 youths in the age group of 16 to 21 years were from among the 800 youths who crossed over to Pakistan in the past three months, the sources told PTI. The youths had crossed over to Pakistan for training and handling of arms and explosives. According to a list prepared by intelligence network with the help of local people, as many as 782 and 76 Kashmiri youth migrated to Pakistan from Kupwara and Baramulla districts, respectively, during the past three months. A majority of the youths have been forcibly pushed into Pakistan on the directions of the top brass of militant outfits like the Lashker-e-Toiba. Besides, about 600 militants are also stationed along the Line of Control (LoC) on the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) side for being pushed back into Jammu and Kashmir, the sources said.
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Panun Kashmir threatens stir Jammu, October 25 The decision was taken at a meeting of the Political Affairs Committee of the organisation here today. The Chairman of the committee, Dr K.L. Chowdhary and the President of Panun Kashmir, Dr Agnishekhar, described the Cabinet decision to set up a four-member committee, which would finalise the process of regularisation of the services of those appointed on ad hoc basis against the vacant posts caused by the exodus of Pandits, as “sinister”. Dr Chowdhary said by filling the posts occupied by the displaced employees would further lead to “ethnic cleansing” in the valley. |
DISTRICT DIARY Udhampur Earlier the power cut used to be of seven and a half hours every
day. The situation has now worsened with the cut extending up to nine hours. Residents have demanded an immediate improvement in the situation. However, it
is reported that the government proposes to increase the duration of the power cut to 11 hours. * * * The activities of militants and the imposition of the Disturbed Areas Act on Jammu division have led to a decrease in the number of pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine. Business at Katra and Jammu has been hit. Labourers and pony owners whose livelihood depends on pilgrims are facing hardship. A similar situation prevails in the Patni Top, Sudhmahadev, Mantlai, Mansar and other areas. * * * Students, including girls, attending the government college located about 2 km from Udhampur town are facing transport problems. Those who do not have their own vehicles generally walk to the institution. The college bus was declared unfit for use about five years ago. A bus is urgently required at least for the girl students. |
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