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Kashmir burns over religion + politics 17 civilians, cop killed in clashes; SP among 300 injured vTangmarg, Budgam, Pampore major flashpoints of turbulence vChristian missionary school, almost all Govt offices destroyed in Tangmarg fire vIranian Press TV banned over controversial coverage of 9/14/2010 5:42:26 PM Ahmed Ali Fayyaz EARLY TIMES REPORT SRINAGAR, Sep 13: In a fresh wave of violence, building over alleged desecration of holy Quran in United States of America, as many as 17 civilian demonstrators and arsonists today died and over 300 others, including a Superintendent of Police (SP), sustained injuries when protestors clashed with the authorities and Police opened fire at several places across Kashmir valley. With Tangmarg, Budgam and Pampore emerging as the major flashpoints of turbulence, a Christian missionary school and almost all the government offices were destroyed in a major inferno at the tourist resort of Tangmarg that witnessed the maximum violence of the day. According to the information gathered from the best informed sources, Iranian satellite television network Press TV's coverage of an incident of purported desecration of holy Quran in USA the other day evoked intense reaction overnight. Teheran and London-based Press TV is professional television news channel but has been operating in Kashmir illegally as it does not carry necessary downlinking license and permi...   READ MORE

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Curfew in Poonch after mob, protesting act of disrespect to Quran in US, ransacks forest deptt, burns two Gypsies Police fire in air to disperse protesters; 10 held, 14 hurt in lathicharge 9/14/2010 5:42:02 PM BHARAT BHUSHAN EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Sept 13: Denouncing the act of disrespect to Islam and the Quran by an American church to remember the victims of 9/11, Muslims held protests across the region today, raising pro-Islam and anti-US slogans and burning the US flags. While the protests were peaceful in Jammu, the situation turned violent in the border Poonch town which was tonight placed under indefinite curfew after an angry mob ransacked forest department, and set ablaze its official record and two Maruti Gypsies. Though Obama Sunday said as Americans they were not and would never be at war with Islam because it was not a religion that attacked US on 9/11, but a sorry band of al Q...   READ MORE   Omar accused of bias in treating human tragedies of two regions 9/14/2010 5:41:35 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Sept 13: Omar's step to call Navy divers from Delhi to search out the body of a Kashmiri medical student from Mansar lake here has been widely hailed, but at the same time, he has come under severe criticism for his alleged bias while dealing with similar human tragedies in Jammu. As Syed Zuhaid Rizvi's wallet and some other belongings were found lying on the Mansar lake bank on May 14 last, he was suspected to have drowned in the lake waters. His body, however, could not be fished out by the Navy divers from the state. Few days back, the chief minister requested the Centre to send expert Navy divers from Delhi who could search out the Rizvi's body. On his requ...   READ MORE   BAJ threatens agitation AFSPA repeal 9/14/2010 5:41:19 PM Early Times Report jammu, Sept 13: Bar Association Jammu today cautioned the central and state governments against repeal of Armed Forces Special Power Act. The BAJ threatened agitation incase the Act was repealed. In an emergency meeting of Bar Association Jammu held today with its President Advocate Sunil Sethi in chair, the intended repeal of AFSPA came up for discussion. "Repeal of AFSPA will send wrong signals. It will encourage Hurriyat Conference and anti-social elements", the meeting held. The General Secretary BAJ Advocate Rajesh Thappa said AFSPA was needed to fight the miscreants. "Repeal of AFSPA would evoke severe reaction in Jammu. It will be a huge concession to...   READ MORE   Why is PDP president silent? Mehbooba forgets to greet people on Eid! 9/14/2010 5:41:00 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Sept 13: The Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) president and leader of opposition, Mehbooba Mufti, it seems, has gone into hibernation for `political reasons'. The otherwise firebrand leader has gone off the political spectrum of Kashmir at a time when situation has worsened. People assign different reasons for her `meaningful' silence. Her hibernation started with her visit to Ajmer last month where she paid her obeisance at the mausoleum of Khawaja Moin-ud-Din Chisti. The shrine is held in high esteem by the people of the sub-continent irrespective of the faith they profess. Cricket players, cine stars and politicians visit the shrine to seek the blessings of th...   READ MORE   State Cabinet condemns "act of desecration of holy Quran" 9/14/2010 5:40:32 PM EARLY TIMES REPORT SRINAGAR, Sept 13: The State cabinet which met here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah took stock of various incidents of law and order breakdown in different parts of the State which were prompted by reports about alleged incidents of desecration of holy Quran in the United States of America. The cabinet unanimously condemned the alleged acts of desecration of holy Quran, as reported by certain sections of the international media. The Cabinet also expressed its complete understanding of the genuinely hurt sentiments of the people on this account. However,thecabinet members made a fervent appeal to the people of the State not to take law ...   READ MORE   Crucial CCS meet on Kashmir inconclusive No unanimity yet on AFSPA, all party meet on Sept 15 9/14/2010 5:40:18 PM early times report New Delhi, Sept 13: The crucial Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reached no conclusion in particular on the issue of a package for Jammu and Kashmir hit by a fresh bout of violence since Eid last Saturday. Union Home Secretary issued a statement after the 3-hours long meeting which expressed the Cabinet's distress at the situation in Kashmir, where violence has erupted after a TV channel showed images of alleged burning of the Quran. The statement called upon the people of J&K to embrace peace and promised action soon after an all party meet was held in Delhi on September 15. The meeting is likely to discuss the issue of di...   READ MORE   Demand for removing Omar Abdullah gaining momentum STARK REALITY-II 9/14/2010 5:39:48 PM RUSTAM EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Sept 13: Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) has been demanding dismissal of Omar Abdullah-led coalition government since long. It has been accusing Omar Abdullah of being "criminally liable for arson and loot in the Valley" and consistently asking the Prime Minister to bring the disturbed Jammu and Kashmir under the Governor's rule. Besides, it is opposing the autonomy demand and advocating the need of reorganizing the state. Almost all the Jammu-based political groups, barring the Congress, which is sharing power with the National Conference, are also for the immediate dismissal of the Omar Abdullah-led government. They are accusing Omar ...   READ MORE   2 Army jawans killed in road mishap 9/14/2010 5:39:30 PM POONCH: Two soldiers were killed when the water tanker in which they were travelling skidded off the road in Poonch district today. Sources said that the soldiers were ferrying drinking water to be distributed among the soldiers posted at forward posts. When the water tanker reached near Dhokari hamlet the driver could not negotiate a sharp curve and the tanker skidded off the road and fell in a deep gorge. Sepoy Satish Kumar and sepoy Balram of 27 Madras died on the spot before they could be rescued by their colleagues . Their bodies were shifted to the base camp to be dispatched to their native places after legal formalities on Tuesday. Meanwhile head constable of 76 BSF lost his leg...   READ MORE   BSF cop hurts in mine blast 9/14/2010 5:39:19 PM JAMMU: A BSF cop was injured in a landmine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri today. Police sources said a BSF jawan of 76 Bn was on patrol duty in the Basali post area of Keri sector when he inadvertently stepped over a landmine. In the blast, he sustained injuries in the right leg, the sources added. He was admitted to the military hospital in Rajouri....   READ MORE   Youth kills father over trivial issue 9/14/2010 5:39:03 PM JAMMU: A youth allegedly stabbed his father to death at their residence at Khote Bheran in Khour area of Akhnoor today. Police sources said over some trivial issue, Manga Ram inflicted deep stab wounds on the head and other parts of the body of his father Rewari Ram at their residence at Khite Bheran. He was rushed by his family members to the GMC hospital where he succumbed to his wounds, the sources added. Sources said the accused had been arrested and booked in a murder case. The weapon of offence had also been recovered, the sources added....   READ MORE

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