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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah meets family of murdered minor girl in Budgam

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah meets family of murdered minor girl in Budgam

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah meets the family of the murdered minor girl from Budgam. File | Photo Credit: PTI Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) visited the family of the 12-year-old girl, who was allegedly raped and murdered in central Kashmir’s Budgam. Meanwhile, the authorities allegedly denied permission to Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from visiting the victim’s family.   Mr. Abdullah, who met the family members at Budgam’s Galwanpora village, said, “The government stands firmly with them in their pursuit of justice. The incident has shaken the conscience of society and asserted that such elements have no place in a civilised society. He said the government will ensure that the case is taken to its logical conclusion and that the perpetrator of this heinous crime is awarded exemplary punishment in accordance with the law”. Also read | ‘Rape, murder’ of minor girl sparks outrage in Kashmir, one arrested The minor was kidnapped when she was on her way to attend the Quran classes and was …

2 Migrant Workers From UP Shot At In Terrorist Attack In J&K’s Budgam

2 Migrant Workers From UP Shot At In Terrorist Attack In J&K’s Budgam

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This was the fourth terrorist attack on migrant workers in Kashmir valley in the last two weeks New Delhi: Two migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh were shot at in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam today, the police said. Both were taken to a hospital, where the doctors said they were out of danger. This was the fourth attack on migrant workers in Kashmir valley in the last two weeks. The two injured in today’s attack have been identified as Usman Malik, 20, and Sofiyan, 25. The deadliest attack happened on October 20 when terrorists shot dead seven people including a local doctor and two workers from Bihar at a tunnel construction site in Ganderbal district. Of the two terrorists involved, one was identified as a local man from south Kashmir’s Kulgam, who joined a terrorist group in 2023, while the other is believed to have come from Pakistan. Similarly, the terrorists involved in the incident at Bota Pathri in Gulmarg region on Thursday are believed to have been holed up in the higher reaches of Afrawat …

Jammu Kashmir Terrorists shot two non kashmiri workers Uttar Pradesh native Budgam search operation latest updates – India TV

Jammu Kashmir Terrorists shot two non kashmiri workers Uttar Pradesh native Budgam search operation latest updates – India TV

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Image Source : PTI (FILE) Terrorists shot two migrant workers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam. Jammu and Kashmir: In yet another terrorist attack targeting people from outside Jammu and Kashmir, two labourers were shot and injured by terrorists in Budgam district today (November 1). The infrastructure company is building a tunnel from Gagangir to Sonamarg tourist resort to make Srinagar-Sonamarg road an all-weather road. The tunnel will connect Sonamarg with the rest of the Valley around the year thereby generating employment for locals and helping the local economy. The attack was widely condemned. On October 25, terrorists fired at an army vehicle in the Botapathri area of Gulmarg in Baramulla district, killing three soldiers and two local porters working for the army. The attack was carried out by a group of terrorists which had infiltrated in August this year and were hiding in the higher reaches till their handlers in Pakistan ordered them to carry out the attack, officials said. J&K Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha said the army and the security forces have revised their …

Two Non-Locals Shot At in J&K’s Budgam, Admitted To Hospital

Two Non-Locals Shot At in J&K’s Budgam, Admitted To Hospital

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Last Updated:November 01, 2024, 20:33 IST The two non-locals were shifted to a hospital and were reported in stable condition. This came amid a spate of terrorist attacks in the valley. The two non-local labourers shot in J&K’s Budgam district on Friday. (News18) In an alarming development, two non-locals were shot at and injured in the Magam area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district on Friday, according to police sources. Both of them were shifted to a hospital in Srinagar and are now in stable condition. They were identified as Mohammad Usman and Sufiyan, both hailing from Uttar Pradesh. They were working on the construction of a water tank in the Manzhama area of Magam during the shooting. Usman suffered injuries in his right wrist while Sufiyan was hurt in his right leg. This came after three terrorists fired at an army ambulance that was part of a convoy moving near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor district. All of them were gunned down by security forces in anti-terror operations on Tuesday. …

Jammu-Kashmir Assembly polls: CM Omar Abdullah resigns from Budgam seat

Jammu-Kashmir Assembly polls: CM Omar Abdullah resigns from Budgam seat

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah has resigned from the Budgam Assembly seat but will retain the Ganderbal constituency, a stronghold of the National Conference (NC), announced Pro-tem Speaker Mubarak Gul in the House on Monday.  Ajaz Jan, the National Conference Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Poonch, also confirmed this decision, reported news agency ANI.  Abdullah had secured victories in both the Budgam and Ganderbal seats during the recent Jammu-Kashmir Assembly polls, winning Budgam by a margin of 18,485 votes against the Peoples Democratic Party`s (PDP) Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi. In Ganderbal, he defeated PDP`s Bashir Ahmed Mir by 10,574 votes, reported ANI.  Abdullah previously served as the MLA for Ganderbal from 2009 to 2014 during his first term as CM. The constituency has also been represented by his father, Farooq, and his grandfather, Sheikh, the founder of the National Conference. After taking the oath as Jammu and Kashmir CM on October 16, Abdullah demonstrated a people-friendly approach by instructing the police to avoid creating a “green corridor” or causing traffic disruptions …

J&K CM Omar Abdullah vacates Budgam assembly seat, retains family bastion Ganderbal | Latest News India

J&K CM Omar Abdullah vacates Budgam assembly seat, retains family bastion Ganderbal | Latest News India

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Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Monday vacated the Budgam assembly seat, one of the two seats from where he was elected. He has retained the Ganderbal constituency, PTI reported. Jammu and Kashmir pro-tem speaker Mubarak Gul announced in the House.  Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah. Omar Abdullah, 54, won the Budgam seat in the recently concluded Jammu and Kashmir elections. He defeated People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi by 18,485 votes.  The National Conference vice president also won from Ganderbal, an Abdullah family stronghold. He defeated PDP’s Bashir Ahmed Mir by 10,574 votes.  Omar Abdullah was an MLA from Ganderbal from 2009 to 2014 during his first stint as chief minister. This constituency has been represented by his father Farooq Abdullah and grandfather Sheikh Abdullah, who founded the NC.  With Abdullah vacating Budgam, the strength of the National Conference in the 95-member house has been reduced to 41 but the party still enjoys a comfortable majority with the support of six Congress MLA, five Independents and one …

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killing: Protests in Jammu & Kashmir’s Budgam

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Hassan Nasrallah. File | Photo Credit: AP “Protests broke out in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday (October 2, 2024) against the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon,” officials said. The protests were held in Magam market area and Budgam town of the central Kashmir district on the fourth day of mourning of Nasrallah. Some market places were shut following the protests. “The Hezbollah leader was killed on Saturday (September 28, 2024) and he was laid to rest a day later. The people, including men, women and children, assembled on the main roads — carrying black flags — and held protests against the killing,” the officials said. “The protestors were chanting anti-Israel and anti-U.S. slogans, denouncing Nasrallah’s killingin Israeli airstrikes on Saturday,” they said. “The protests were by and large peaceful even as a large posse of police personnel maintained vigil to ensure that the demonstrations did not turn violent,” the officials said. “Meanwhile, the shops in Magam market and Budgam town were shut. However, the situation was peaceful,” the officials said. …

Voting today in 26 seats across six districts in the Union Territory – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV J-K Assembly Elections 2024 Phase 2 LIVE J-K Assembly Elections 2024 Phase 2 LIVE: The second phase of the Assembly elections is being held today on 26 seats across six districts in Jammu and Kashmir. The Election Commission of India has established 3,502 polling stations in six districts for the second phase of polling. There are 1,056 urban polling stations and 2,446 rural polling stations. All polling stations will have webcasting facilities as part of the Election Commission’s efforts to ensure transparency, according to officials. The voting will be held from 7 am to 6 pm.  As per the Election Commission, over 2.5 million voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray. Key names in the fray for this phase are former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, JKPCC president Tariq Hamid Karra and BJP J-K chief Ravinder Raina. The security forces personnel comprising police, armed police and central armed paramilitary forces have been stationed at polling booths to facilitate smooth and hassle-free electoral participation. The first phase of voting was completed in Jammu …

Voting on 26 seats today; Omar, Ravinder Raina among key candidates – India TV

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Image Source : PTI More than 2.5 million people will be eligible to exercise their franchise across 26 seats. Amid tight security, the stage is all set for the second phase of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Voting will begin at 7 AM in 26 constituencies. The constituencies going to polls on Wednesday are spread over six districts – three in the Valley and three in the Jammu division. Jammu and Kashmir polls: Check key candidates  The second phase of elections is particularly significant as it will determine the fate of 239 candidates, including former Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, contesting from both Budgam and Ganderbal. Other notable candidates contesting in this phase include Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina, competing for the Nowshera seat, and Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hamid Karra, running from Central Shalteng. Jammu and Kashmir polls: Check key constituencies The Assembly seats that are going to polls in second phase include Kangan (ST), Ganderbal, Hazratbal, Khanyar, Habbakadal, Lal Chowk, Channapora, …

Three BSF soldiers dead, 32 injured in bus accident, rescue operations underway – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Jammu and Kashmir: Three BSF soldiers feared dead, 26 injured in bus accident, rescue operations underway A bus carrying Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on election duty met with a tragic accident in the Brell Waterhail area of Budgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. The vehicle slipped off a hilly road and fell into a gorge, resulting in the deaths of three BSF personnel and injuries to 32 others. Among the injured, six individuals sustained serious injuries. Additionally, the civilian driver of the bus also suffered injuries in the incident. The death toll may rise as rescue operations continue, and the injured have been admitted to Khan Sahib and Budgam hospitals. The bus was transporting soldiers from Pulwama to Budgam for the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections in 2024 when the incident occurred. Accident details The BSF bus, part of Company G/124, was en route to the PS-Khan Sahib Waterhole police post for election duty. At approximately 5 PM, the bus fell into a gorge just 600 …