Jammu & Kashmir

Randeep Singh Surjewala addresses media on the terror attacks in Pulwama, J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday, a terrorist from Jaish-e-Mohammed hit the bus carrying the CRPF jawans from vehicles carrying explosives, in which 44 jawans were killed. The News Agency Bhasha has released news from the authorities that it was the worst terror attack since the Uri attack in 2016.

2547 personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force were going in a convoy of 78 vehicles. Most of them were returning to their work after spending their holidays. The convoy was attacked and ambushed by the ambush on the Jammu-Kashmir highway in Avantipora area. The police has identified the terrorist as Adil Ahmed of Pulwama's Kakapora. He told that Ahmed joined Jaish-e-Mohammed in 2018. The number of casualties is expected to increase. He told that Jaish-e-Mohammed took responsibility for the incident. The attack has happened about 30 kilometers away from Srinagar.

CRPF Director General R R Bhatnagar told PTI and Bhasha, "It was a huge convoy and about 2500 security personnel were going in various vehicles. Some bullets were also run on the convoy. India's PM Modi has condemned the terrorist attack on the CRPF convoy in Pulwama. They said that the sacrifice of our brave soldiers will not be in vain.

Following the Pulwama terror attack, the Cabinet Committee on Security Affairs will meet on Friday. Other members include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and others. This meeting is likely to be at 9.15 pm.

Winter Session of Parliament: LoP Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad on Jammu and Kashmir

Governor Satyapal Malik announced the dissolution of the assembly in Jammu and Kashmir. After this, politics has become hot in Jammu and Kashmir. The former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, has called it a step taken by the governor in the hurry. Omar Abdullah said that we were asking to dissolve the assembly for the last five months, then why was it suddenly dissolved?

On dissolution of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Congress leader Saifuddin Soz said, "Mehbooba Ji should move court as what Governor has done on Centre's instructions is undemocratic & unconstitutional. Mehbooba Mufti wrote to Governor only after Congress & NC supported PDP & Guv should've given her a chance.''

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said that his party was putting pressure on the dissolution of the assembly for the last five months. In such a situation, it can not be coincidental that when Mehbooba Mufti claimed to form the government, soon after, it was decided to dissolve the Assembly.

I said this afternoon also that it's a suggestion & no final decision has been taken yet (on PDP-NC-Congress alliance). BJP dissolved the assembly even though only a proposal was made: Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress on #JammuAndKashmir Governor dissolves J&K Legislative Assembly.

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti claimed to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir. Shortly after this, Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satyapal Malik dissolved the assembly on Wednesday night. The Governor said that this action was taken under relevant provisions of Jammu and Kashmir's constitution.

Shortly before this, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti had claimed to form government in Jammu and Kashmir with the support of Congress and National Conference.

In a letter written to Governor Satyapal Malik today, Mufti said that PDP is the largest party in the state assembly, which has 29 members. She wrote, "You must have come to know in media reports that Congress and National Conference have also decided to support our party to form a government in the state. The number of members of the National Conference is 15 and the Congress has 12 MLAs. So our collective number is 56."

Mehbooba said in her letter, "Since this time I am in Srinagar. Therefore, I will not be able to meet you immediately and it is to inform you that we will soon meet in your favor to present a claim of formation of government in the state."

Earlier, in March 2015, PDP and BJP formed coalition government. Mufti Mohammed Saeed became the chief minister. After his demise, Mehbooba Mufti took charge of the post of Chief Minister. But in June 2018 the coalition broke into PDP and BJP. At present, there is a governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir. Six months of governor's rule are being completed on December 19.

There are 87 seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. The seats of political parties are as follows:
PDP-28
BJP-25
National Conference - 15
Congress-12
JKPC-2
Independence-3
CPM-1
JKPDF - 1

Mehbooba Ji should move court as what Governor has done on Centre's instructions is undemocratic & unconstitutional. Mehbooba Mufti wrote to Governor only after Congress & NC supported PDP & Guv should've given her a chance: Prof Saifuddin Soz, Congress, on J&K assembly dissolved

I said this afternoon also that it's a suggestion & no final decision has been taken yet (on PDP-NC-Congress alliance). BJP dissolved the assembly even though only a proposal was made: Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress on #JammuAndKashmir Governor dissolves J&K Legislative Assembly.

A Srinagar court ordered Saturday to further investigate the matter in connection with attempting to forcibly enter the hotel with a minor Kashmiri girl of Indian Army officer Maj Litul Gogoi. The court of Chief Judicial Magistrate of Srinagar also said that the investigation in the case has been done in a very careless manner without realizing the facts. The court has asked the police to submit the report by September 18.

CJM said in its order, keeping in mind the report submitted by related police station and the summary of the application, it is my opinion that further investigation is needed in the case.

CJM ordered this while hearing a petition filed by Mohammad Ahsan Untu, chairman of the International Forum for Justice and Human Rights (IFJHR). It has been said in the order that the investigating agency did not detect the role of the military personnel Sameer Malla why did he go to the hotel with that girl?

According to the statement filed before the Executive Magistrate during the investigation, Major Gogoi uploaded his name as Ubaid Usmani and through that opened a fake Facebook account. That also needs to have detailed investigations under the provisions of the Information Technology Act.

Mohamed Ahsan Untu gave an appeal before the CJM after taking custody of the Major Gogoi by the police on May 23, 2018.

Let tell you that Major Gogoi was arrested with a 17-year-old minor Kashmiri girl while attempting to forcibly enter the hotel. Major Gogoi had been at the center of discussions of human shielding controversy last year. He was recently convicted of having a friendship with a local girl in the Court of Inquiry. Along with this, the path of his potential court martial was cleared.

After rumors of the removal of Article 35A in Kashmir on Monday, the authorities closed Srinagar and other areas of the valley.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police said in a statement issued in Srinagar, "In many places the rumor spread that Article 35A has been abolished. Which is completely wrong. Now the court has not taken any decision about this. It is appealed to the people not to pay attention to such rumors and maintain peace."

As a precaution, shops, public transport and other establishments were closed. The reports of clashes of Stone throwers were also found in Anantnag and some other places with security forces. The listed the date of hearing in Supreme Court on Friday on Article 35A which gives to the power to the State Assembly decides the people of Jammu and Kashmir as a permanent resident and defining their privileges.

The official said, "In Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir and in many places in south Kashmir, there is an automatic spur is seen in many places. He said that announcements were made on loudspeakers for the removal of Article 35A and appeal was made to close and come out in protest from people.

The official said, "After the spread of rumors of ending Article 35A and its spread on social media, open shops and other commercial establishments have been closed in the morning. They said that after the rumors there was a struggle between the security forces and the stone throwers in Anantnag and Safakadal area here.

The official said that the security forces are engaged in controlling the situation. In a statement, the police has appealed to people to maintain peace and not to pay attention to rumors.

The police said in the statement, "The news has been broadcast in connection with Article 35A in some sections of the media. News is denied due to being unfounded. People are urged to maintain peace and not to pay attention to rumors. The main hearing on the matter is to be on August 31.

In the year 1954, Article 35A was included in the Constitution by an order of the President.

Major Litul Gogoi, detained by police after being seen in a hotel in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir with a minor Kashmiri girl in May 2018, has been found guilty of having to befriend a local resident in the Court of Inquiry and staying away from his work place in a campaign area.

The news agency Bhasha told the sources of Indian Army that the order to initiate disciplinary action against Gogoi has been issued. Sources said that the court held them responsible for keeping a meeting with a minor Kashmiri girl and staying away from their work place in a campaign area, unlike instructions.

The police had detained Gogoi into custody after a dispute on May 23, 2018. He was trying to enter a Srinagar hotel with a minor Kashmiri girl. A few days later, the Indian Army ordered the Court of Inquiry of this incident. India's army chief General Bipin Rawat had said in Pahalgam that if Gogoi is found guilty in any crime, then strict punishment will be given.

Mehbooba Mufti spoke to the reporters after handing over the resignation of Governor NN Vohra to Jammu and Kashmir. She said that she had joined hands with BJP to remove the public from trouble. The government was formed to communicate with the public. Mehbooba said that there should be talks with Pakistan for peace in the valley.

After handing over the resignation as Chief Minister, Mehbooba said that she has told the governor that we will not have any other alliance. She said, we have always said that the security policy of the use of force in Jammu and Kashmir will not work, reconciliation is important. We will strive for dialogue and reconciliation in Kashmir and the coalition with the BJP was not for power.

Once again, there has been a political instability in Jammu and Kashmir. After withdrawing support from the coalition government of the BJP, Mehbooba Mufti sent her resignation to the governor for the post of Chief Minister. Along with that, Mehbooba has called a meeting of the PDP this evening.

On the other hand, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said that what happened in the state was good. Congress will not make any government with PDP at any cost.

At the same time National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said that he will not support any coalition and the supports governor the rule. Omar Abdullah said that the elections will be held in Jammu and Kashmir as soon as possible.

Once again, there has been a political instability in Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP has withdrawn support from the coalition government. After this Mehbooba Mufti sent her resignation to the governor from the post of Chief Minister. Along with this, Mehbooba has convened a meeting of PDP.

On the other hand, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said that what happened in the state was good. Congress will not make any government with PDP at any cost.

Earlier, The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced a withdrawal of support from the PDP-BJP coalition government of Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP has sent a letter of withdrawal of support to the Governor. On Tuesday, BJP spokesman Ram Madhav said that it was not possible for the coalition government to go ahead in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that such a consultation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah has been done.

Ram Madhav said that with the consent of all, it was decided to abolish this alliance. Ram Madhav said that there was an alliance with PDP for peace in Jammu and Kashmir. The Central Government has given a lot of help to the development in Jammu and Kashmir.

He said that PDP had the leadership of the coalition. The PDP did something to hinder. Mehbooba has failed completely in carrying out the liability. The development of Jammu and Ladakh was ignored. In this way, the BJP ministers could not work properly. Ram Madhav said that Mahbuba government was unable to handle the state.

Ram Madhav, in-charge of Jammu and Kashmir BJP said that the BJP has demanded governor's rule here. He said that now the governor's rule is expected to improve the condition of the state. He said that despite the withdrawal of support from the government, the operation will continue against the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

It is significant that BJP President Amit Shah called all the BJP ministers and state president of Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi. It was believed that Amit Shah could take a big decision on the PDP-BJP coalition.

In the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections of 2014, the People's Democratic Party got 28 seats, BJP 25 and National Conference 15 seats out of 87 seats. Whereas Congress got 12 and others got 9 seats.

Responding to BJP's support from the PDP government, Shiv Sena has expressed its reaction and said it is natural. Shiv Sena spokesman Sanjay Raut said that this coalition was anti-national and unnatural. Our party chief had said that this coalition will not move forward. If they keep this coalition going forward, they have to answer in the 2019 elections.