A grenade attack on a crowded flea market in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, injured five people on Sunday. The incident, condemned as ‘deeply disturbing’ by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, comes amidst a recent surge in attacks targeting civilians. The attack is the sixth such incident since the formation of the new government, raising concerns about escalating violence in the region.
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has expressed concern over alleged pressure on non-local labourers to leave the Kashmir Valley, warning of potential backlash against Kashmiris in other states. This follows a recent terror attack that killed a doctor and six non-local labourers in Ganderbal, and Mufti has urged the J&K government to intervene and provide time for the labourers to leave the valley.
Newly appointed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sparked controversy after he labeled the Gagangir attack on construction workers as a ‘militant attack’ instead of a ‘terror attack.’ This choice of words drew criticism from social media users, who questioned his stance on the incident that claimed the lives of six construction workers and one doctor in Ganderbal.
The Resistance Front (TRF), a banned terrorist organization, has claimed responsibility for the attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, killing a doctor and six migrant workers. The attack targeted a construction site for a major tunnel project, raising concerns about security in the region.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly condemned the killing of a non-local labourer in Shopian district, expressing grief and condolences to the victim’s family. The incident, which occurred just days after Abdullah took office, has heightened security concerns in the region.
The newly formed Jammu and Kashmir government, led by Omar Abdullah, has passed a resolution in its first cabinet meeting urging the Centre to restore statehood to the Union Territory. Chief Minister Abdullah is set to travel to Delhi to personally hand over the resolution to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This move marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s pre-2019 status.
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Omar Abdullah is poised to be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16th, marking the return of an elected government to the state after six years of President’s Rule. This follows a coalition agreement between the National Conference, Congress, and other parties, securing a majority in the Assembly.
Omar Abdullah, leading the National Conference (NC) and Congress alliance, secured a resounding victory in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections, winning 48 seats. The alliance formed a majority government, with Omar Abdullah likely to become the next Chief Minister. He highlighted the importance of building relations with the central government to address the challenges facing the region.
A tragic accident involving a vehicle on election duty claimed the lives of two individuals and injured another in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, casting a shadow over the upcoming second phase of Assembly polls. The incident occurred near Tuksan in the Gulabgarh area, highlighting the risks faced by election staff. Meanwhile, security has been intensified across the state as the second phase of elections, crucial for prominent figures like Omar Abdullah and Ravinder Raina, takes place on Wednesday.
