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COVID-19: For now, no closure of colleges in JK: Govt

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(Asian News Hub) – Amid rumors regarding closure of colleges following the surge in COVID-19 cases, the government on Thursday said that the higher education institutes in Jammu and Kashmir will function normally through regular mode.

Top officials of the Higher Education Department told the news agency—KNO, that the students must not pay heed to the rumors regarding the closure of colleges.

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The official said, “In Jammu and Kashmir, colleges are functioning normally even the management of the all colleges are ensuring adherence of COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).”

“There is no such proposal of closing the colleges here and the Higher Education Department is constantly monitoring the COVID-19 cases among the students and the staff members,” the official said.

It is pertinent to mention that on March-15, at least three students of Womens College Srinagar were tested positive for COVID-19 and on March-07, authorities ordered closure of Islamia College of Science and Commerce till March-13 following the outbreak of COVID-19 among its two faculty members.

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The colleges in Kashmir valley resumed physical academic activities on February-15 after a gap of nearly eleven months.

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04 rustlers held in Ganderbal, stolen sheep worth lacs recovered: Police

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Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday said to have solved a burglary case by arresting 04 rustlers and recovered 16 stolen sheep from their possession.

Also Read: Two baramulla residents impersonating as police officers arrested from a hotel in Jammu

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In a statement issued to Asian News Hub (ANH) a police spokesman said on 22/09/2023, Police Station Lar received a written complaint from Mohammad Iqbal Thekri son of Makhan Thekri resident of Kathua A/P Yangoora Lar stating therein that few days ago, during the night hours some unknown thieves barged into his cowshed and had stolen 16 Sheep worth lacs.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 55/2023 under relevant sections of law was registered at PS Lar and investigation was initiated.

He said, during the course of investigation, a team was constituted under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Ganderbal led by SHO PS Lar, on the directions of SSP Ganderbal Nikhil Borkar. After strenuous efforts, the Police team apprehended four persons identified as Mudasir Ahmad Dar son of Gh Rasool Dar resident of Ari Goripora Kangan, Shabir Ahmad Mir son of Ab Khaliq Mir resident of Ari Goripora Kangan, Imtiyaz Ahmad Mir son of Ab Rashid Mir resident of Ari Goripora Kangan and Riyaz Ahmad Damiyal son of Mohd Shafi Damiyal resident of Gund Aku.

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During questioning, they admitted their involvement in the commission of crime. On their disclosure, stolen 16 sheep were recovered. The accused persons have been shifted to Police Station where they remain in custody, he said.

The locals of the area have hailed and appreciated the efforts of Police for swift action in solving the theft case within the shortest possible time. General Public is requested to co-operate with J&K Police & share inputs of crime so that effective measures will be taken well on time, the spokesman added.

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Two baramulla residents impersonating as police officers arrested from a hotel in Jammu

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Two individuals hailing from north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, who were impersonating as police officers, have been arrested in Jammu on Tuesday.

Also Read: Girl dies after being hit by dumper in Awantipora

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Quoting sources news agency KS reported that two fake cops were apprehended at a hotel in Jammu following a complaint from the hotel owner.

The individuals have been identified as Kaisar Jeelani, and Mohammad Tanveer, both residents of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

Both the individuals had been previously arrested for their involvement in illegal activities in Kashmir division, sources added.

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Meanwhile a police officer also confirmed to news agency about this development and said a case has been registered and further investigating has been initiated.

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Girl dies after being hit by dumper in Awantipora

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A minor girl died after she was hit by a dumper in Reshipora area of Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday.

An official told that the girl (10) identified as Areeba Arshad was hit by dumper, resulting in injuries to her.

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He said that soon after the incident she was shifted to hospital, however, she succumbed to injuries.

The official said that a case has been registered, while driver was arrested and vehicle has also been seized. KNO

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