Congress condemns killings in Handwara and Kupwara Srinagar

“Barbarism the government forces can go to” in absence of an accountable and sensitive administration”

Jammu, April 13: Expressing disgust, pain and grief at the latest killings in Handwara and Kupwara area of Srinagar, State Congress senior leaders Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, Haji Abdul Rashid Dar, Mohammad Amin Bhat, Usman Majeed, Gulzar Ahmed Wani today said the government was only fuelling anger by shedding innocent blood of teenagers.

In a statement Congress leaders said the ‘spiraling count of our dear ones adds to the long list of tragedies caused by wanton use of state force against unarmed and defenseless protesters.’

State Congress senior leaders said the death of Raja Begum, Mohammad Iqbal, Nayeem Bhat and Jahangir Ahmed Wani indicates the extent of “barbarism the government forces can go to” in absence of an accountable and sensitive administration.

“Killings of Raja Begum, Mohammad Iqbal, Nayeem Bhat and Jahangir Ahmed Wani add another dark and painful chapter of atrocities to the ever tragic Kashmir story,” said Saroori, Dar, Bhat, Majeed and Gulzar. They said the killings come at a time when the wounds of Burhan Bashir, Shaista Hamid and Danish Farooq Mir similar recent atrocities at Sopore and Pulwama are still fresh and an effort should have been on to reverse the diabolic dance of death.

Meanwhile State Congress Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has condoled sudden deaths of Mohan Lal Parihar resident of Horna Palmar in district Kishtwar, a retired prosecution officer and father of principal and session judge Sanjay Parihar, Abdul Majeed resident of Naan Chabba Kahara who died in GMC hospital Jammu yesterday, Nazia Begum wife of Rehamtullah Wani resident of Tarankhle, daughter of Mohammad Issaq Dhinda resident of Suranga Bunjwah, Mohammad Ibrahim son of Said Mohammad, Dullah son of Haji Taj Mohammad resident of Kunar Patnazi and Dr. Bhagat Ram Hakeem resident of Nagni Patshallah.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families”, said Saroori.

Expressing grief and shock over the sad demises of Mohan Lal, Abdul Majeed, Nazia Begum, Mohammad Ibrahim, Dullah, Bhagat Ram and daughter of Mohd Issaq, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori said that their death has created a vacuum which cannot be filled so easily.

“They were highly learned and committed persons of Horna, Kahara and Bunjwah areas,” said Saroori.

Saroori grieved over loss of precious lives on Doda-Gundana road accident

‘Urges Govt to provide adequate compensation to families’

Jammu, April 10: - Vice President Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has expressed deep condolences on the death of hapless passengers in a road accident on Doda-Gundana road of Doda district.

Saroori said, “My heart goes out to the families of those who lost their dear ones in the fatal accident and I pray to Almighty to give them strength to withstand this tragic loss. I also pray for the speedy recovery of those who have got injured.”

It is pertinent to mention that 6 passengers lost their lives while a few many got injured when an ill fated vehicle fell down into a deep gorge Doda-Gundana road area of Doda District.

Saroori also urged the Government to provide adequate ex-gratia relief to the families of those who lost their lives and extend all possible assistance to those who got injured in the unfortunate accident.

Drawing the attention of Chief Minister towards the frequent occurrence of road accidents leading to loss of precious lives, Saroori said that there is a need to have a comprehensive road safety action plan to contain the rising number of accidents.

“Road safety is a key concern in J&K State due to geographical and other factors and keeping in view the loss incurred by the State, I had written to Chief Minister earlier underlining the need to formulate a coherent action plan. Governor J&K had shown personal interest to involve experts and stake-holders to formulate a road safety policy. I hope the Government will take due note of the ground work done by the State Government under the guidance of Governor J&K and use it for the safety and convenience of the general public”, said Saroori.

Saroori enquire about road Mishap victims In "Doda Bus Accident"

Jammu, April 11: - Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today visited Government Medical College and Hospital Jammu to enquire about the health of those who were injured in an unfortunate road mishap on Doda-Gundana road yesterday.

Saroori interacted with the patient’s attendants and assured them all necessary assistance. He directed the GMC authorities for providing specialized diagnostic, treatment facilities to the patients.

"I wished for early recovery of the injured persons", Saroori said.

Saroori visited Wani’s residence to condole death of his father

Greets people on Navratra

Jammu, April 08: State Congress Vice president and MLA Inderwal, Mr. G. M Saroori today visited the residence of General Secretary JKPCC and Former MLA Doda, Mr. Abdul Majid Wani to personally condole the demise of his father late Khawaja Ghulam Ahmed Wani.

Mr. Saroori stayed with the bereaved family and expressed his sympathy and solidarity with him. He prayed to the Almighty Allah for eternal peace to the departed soul beside a place for them in heaven.

MLA Inderwal G. M Saroori has also greeted people of the state on the eve of Navratra. In his message of felicitation, Saroori highlighted the State's rich tradition of celebrating the holy occasions and observed that the Navratras have a special significance for the devotees, who visit the Holy Caves in large numbers during this auspicious period and hoping that this auspicious occasion would be the harbinger of harmony, brotherhood, amity, sustained peace, progress and prosperity in the State.

Mr. Saroori also extended warm greetings to Kashmiri pandits who celebrate the day of First Navratra as Navreh -- the beginning of the New Year and onset of spring.

Meanwhile Saroori has expressed profound sorrow & grief on the sudden demises of Lal Chand resident of Passerkote Chatroo an employee of NHPC and brother in law of Congress leader Pershant Bhandari and Chowdhary Qasim who was the ward member of Panchayat Inderwal B in district Kishtwar. Saroori prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls and grant of strength & fortitude to the bereaved families to bear this irreparable loss.

Correct the errors in allotment of ration cards to families in sub-division Chatroo: Congress leaders

Held condolences meeting at Mugalmaidan

Mugalmaidan, April 06: - Condolence meeting was held at Tehsil headquarters Mugalmaidan in the memory of Late Ghulam Qadir Tapal Senior Congress leader, who passed away on 31st of March.

The gathering was addressed by Senior Congress leaders including Mushtaq Ahmed Hap, Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, Altaf Hussain Malik, Mohinder Singh Parihar, Mohammad Iqbal Keen, Raj Badyal, Chowdhary Noor Din, Tariq Wani, Santosh Kumar, Noor Hussain, Hafiz Ali, Firdous Ahmed Mingnoo, Irshad Ahmed, Satish Kumar and others.

All the speakers highlighted the role of late Tappal sahab and described him as secular, social and dynamic leader who was having a good leadership quality. Tappal sahab has served the Congress from the last four decades and has termed his death as a great loss not only for the Congress party but to the people of sub-division Chatroo as well. He has always worked for strengthening the party and was famous for serving the people to the best of his ability.

They said that his complete faith in secularism made Tappal sb acceptable and dear amongst all the sectors of the society. “He was never allowed by the narrow considerations of caste, religion & region”, said Congress leaders adding that these attributes made him what he was today.

Congress leaders prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and grant of strength & fortitude to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

Meanwhile Congress workers led by Senior Congress leader from Mugalmaidan Tariq Hussain Wani slammed the CAPD department for unfair allotment of ration cards to the families in sub-division Chatroo, as BPL families are placed in APL and vice versa which is a thing that needed to be taken seriously. The furious workers from Mugalmdain have warned the officials of CAPD to correct the errors in allotment of ration cards to families at an earliest. They said if the ration cards are not allotted according to the criteria, all the Congress leaders, workers will demonstrate a strong protest and the consequences will be really bad.

Congress leader tours Pora, Chandali area of Sarthal

Kishtwar, April 05: Senior Congress leader, Mohammad Aslam Saroori who is also Sarpanch from Karool C Panchayat today conducted an extensive tour of Pora, Chandali area of Sarthal in order to get firsthand knowledge about the problems being faced by the people living in far flung areas of Sarthal in district Kishtwar.

During the tour, Mohammad Aslam Saroori was apprised about the various day to day problems being confronted by the residents of Pora, Chandali area of the Sarthal. He assured that their issues would be taken up at appropriate forum and would be addressed at an earliest.

On the occasion locals have shown their gratitude towards Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori for fulfilling another promise by sanctioning Health Centre (Hospital) at Pora which they termed to be the 'Need of the hour'.

"We are grateful to have such a hard working MLA, who have whole heartedly come up to over expectations. We are hopeful that such positive work would go on the same way in future also", local peoples of Pora Chandali said.

Prominent among those Bashir Ahmed, Chuni Lal, Gori Lal, Farooq Ahmed, Chowdhary Dullah, Des Raj, Dev Raj, Chowdhary Mehandiya, Gorsi Gujjar, Ashok Kumar, Chowdhary Phali and others were present & have thanked for opening sub-centre in the far flung area of Sarthal.

G. M Saroori condoles demises of Ghulam Qadir Tappal, Abdul Qayoom Bhat and Sandeep Kumar

Lost a longtime associate and a deal colleague

Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has expressed profound sorrow & grief on the sudden demise of veteran Congress Leader and a prominent political personality of Chatroo, Ghulam Qadir Tappal.

Saroori said that passing away of Sh. Ghulam Qadir Tappal has created fathomless void in the political landscape of the Chatroo which is not easy to be bridged. “Sh. Ghulam Qadir Tappal was a remarkable politician, extraordinary human being and a strong pillar of Congress Party”, said Saroori, adding that his passing away is a colossal loss for the Chatroo and the Party.

“I stand in solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief”, said Saroori adding that in the passing away of Sh. Ghulam Qadir Tappal I have lost a longtime associate and a deal colleague.

Recalling his amiable ways & humble demeanour, Saroori said that Sh Tappal’s political conduct will remain an inspiration for the younger politicians of the district Kishtwar. Ghulam Mohammad Saroori said that Sh. Ghulam Qadir Tappal was fully and completely devoted to the service of the society all along his political career, spanning more than five decades. “During his long political journey Sh. Tappal remained committed to the secular principles and inclusive political approach of Congress Party”, said Saroori.

Describing him a farsighted and people-centric politician, Saroori said that Sh. Ghulam Qadir Tappal served the people of the Chatroo with exceptional poise, caliber and devotion.

Saroori prayed for the eternal piece of the departed soul and grant of strength & fortitude to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

It is pertinent to mention that Sh. Ghulam Qadir Tappal served as president block Congress Committee, Tehsil President Chatroo, Kisan Cell during his long political journey.

Meanwhile Saroori has also expressed profound grief and sorrow on the passing away of Sh. Abdul Qayoom Butt Congress leader from Thathri and Sandeep Kumar resident of Premnagar Doda who was presently posted as AD Planning Kishtwar who died due to cardiac arrest in Kishtwar. “I stand in solidarity with their families in this hour of grief”, said Saroori. MLA Inderwal also prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls.