The Kashmir Pulse

SRINAGAR — A grim news shook residents of Hamzapora area of Bijbehara in southern Kashmir's Anantnag district, as the lifeless body of a woman was found at her rented accommodation.

According to officials quoted by the news agency, the deceased has been identified as Shakeela Akhtar, wife of Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Parimpora in Srinagar.

Reports indicate that Shakeela Akhtar was found deceased at her rented residence in Hamzapura Semthan in Bijbehara.

Authorities swiftly intervened, with police relocating the deceased's body to GMC Anantnag for necessary medico-legal formalities.

In response to the incident, law enforcement agencies have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Shakeela Akhtar's untimely demise.

SRINAGAR — A tragic incident unfolded in Parimpora area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Monday afternoon, resulting in the death of a man who fell unconscious while driving.

According to an official quoted by a local news agency, the deceased was identified as Suhaib Jeelani, son of Ghulam Jeelani, hailing from Hazari Bagh Rainawari. Jeelani lost consciousness while driving his vehicle near Parimpora.

Emergency services swiftly responded, transporting Jeelani to JVC Srinagar for urgent medical attention. However, sources indicate that he experienced a neurological complication during treatment, which ultimately proved fatal.

Authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, with police acknowledging the matter.

SRINAGAR — Authorities in central Kashmir's Srinagar district recovered an unidentified body from the Jhelum River in the Parimpora area on Friday afternoon.

According to an official quoted by a local news agency, the body, in an advanced state of decomposition, was found by local authorities.

Police have taken custody of the body, and efforts to identify the deceased are currently underway. Further investigation into the incident has been initiated.

SRINAGAR — A PDD inspector on Wednesday died due to an electric shock in Parimpora area of Srinagar when he was carrying out some repair work, officials said.

An official told the news agency KNO that the PDD inspector identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad of Chattabal got electrocuted when he was carrying out some repair work. He said that soon after the incident, he was shifted to SMHS Hospital, however, he was pronounced dead.

Police have taken cognizance of the incident and further investigation has been taken up, he said.

Meanwhile, locals of the area demanded a probe into the incident, asking why the transmission line was not disconnected if the employee had to do the repair work.

SRINAGAR — Late last night, two distinct fire incidents wreaked havoc in Srinagar, resulting in the destruction of at least seven shops and a residential house, officials said on Thursday.

According to an official's statement quoted by a local news agency, a fire erupted in the Fruit Mandi at Parimpora, causing extensive damage to seven shops.

Simultaneously, another fire incident unfolded in the Bemina area, leading to the destruction of a residential house.

Details surrounding the cause of the fires are currently under investigation, as authorities work to ascertain the origin and circumstances of the incidents.

SRINAGAR — In order to curb high-speed driving of vehicles, Traffic Police Srinagar on Monday said they have received a few ‘speed radar guns’ – a specialized device to assess the speed of moving vehicles.

As per the news agency KNO, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for City Traffic, Muzaffar Ahmad Shah while speaking to the media at his office said they were short of the equipment to measure the speed of moving vehicles, and now they have received an inventory of a few 'speed radar guns'.

“We would be using the speed radar guns, which would assist us in detecting the people who drive erratically and at high speeds,” he said, adding that in the coming months, the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) is going to be activated. The installation of multiple cameras will automatically detect and minimize traffic violations, he added.

Talking about Sunday’s Parimpora incident in which a group of boys riding two-wheelers was seen allegedly harassing a family and said to be involved in stunt biking, the SSP said, “There was a swift action by the Parimpora Police Station, and the action will serve as an indication to those who are involved in these kinds of acts. Law is very clear about it and nobody can escape.”

Shah said the initiative on underage driving and rash driving was taken last year but the effort can only be successful if parents cooperate. He urged parents to not allow minors to drive either four-wheelers or two-wheelers, and those who do so should make sure their children have all the required paperwork, including a driver's license, and that they are wearing helmets when riding two-wheelers.

It is pertinent to mention that a purported video went viral on social media on Sunday evening wherein a family travelling in a car was seeking help while a group of youth on two-wheelers was seen chasing them in the Parimpora area of Srinagar and kicking their car. Following the incident, arrests were made by police during midnight raids.

"Police took cognizance of a video wherein a group of youths on bikes are seen harassing and attacking a family on road. Midnight raids were conducted by teams led by SDPO West & SHO Parimpora,” Srinagar Police said in a tweet, adding that an FIR was registered in Parimpora Police Station and all nine accused were arrested and four bikes were seized.

SRINAGAR — A suspicious bag was found on Monday morning in Parimpora area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district, officials said.

A senior police officer told the news agency GNS that a joint team of J&K Police, 2 RR of the Indian Army, and CRPF found a suspicious bag containing a small cylinder and urea in orchards in Parimpora area.

The officer further said that to remain on the safer side, a small controlled blast was done to open the bag. "However, foul play cannot to ruled," the officer added.