The Kashmir Pulse

PULWAMA — Police has arrested the 45-year-old accused man Younis Sheikh from Puchal village of southern Kashmir's Pulwama district for assaulting and grievously injuring an 18-year-old youth during a cricket in Lajoora village.

Official sources said that police have filed an FIR No. 102 under sections 321 (wrongful restraint) and 323 IPC (causing hurt) against Younis Sheikh in Police Station Pulwama and put him behind bars.

On Tuesday, Younis Sheikh assaulted Faizan Qayoom of Ratnipora in Lajoora cricket stadium during a cricket match after players from two opposing teams had an argument over the inclusion of a player into the Ratnipora team.

Eyewitness said that Younis assaulted and smashed Faizan on his head with a wicket and grievously injured him. Faizan was rushed to SKIMS Soura by his teammates, where he is under treatment and doctors are monitoring his condition.

Local cricketers said that Younis Sheikh from Puchal is owning Haji 11 cricket team from Puchal and is known for his notorious and infamous reputation in the area.

Local teams have also demanded a complete ban on Younis and his team for participating in any tournament in the district. "His violent behaviour will jeopardise the life of young cricketers if he is allowed to participate in cricket tournaments. For the safety of young players, he must be banned by all tournament organisers henceforth," several cricketers in Pulwama said.

Sources said that Younis Sheikh is running a soil mining mafia in Puchal, Lajoora and Malangpora villages where this mafia has wreaked havoc on the local Karewas due to illegal mining.

They said that to put a social veil on his illegal soil mining in the area, Younis Sheikh is sponsoring the Haji 11 team to hide his illegal earning and gain social sanctity in the area.

PULWAMA — An 18-year-old youth from Ratnipora village of Pulwama is battling for his life at SKIMS Soura after he was assaulted by a 45-year-old man with a wooden rod in Lajoora village during a cricket match.

Witnesses said that Faizaan Qayoom Bhat of Ratnipora was allegedly smashed by a wooden rod by Younis Sheikh of Puchal village after a scuffle during a cricket match.

They said that teams from Puchal and Ratnipora were playing a cricket match at Lajoora cricket ground, and when the match reached into the final overs, there was some argument between the players over some player's residence.

They said that while the argument was going on, Younis Sheikh smashed Faizan with the rod, leaving him grievously injured. They said that Younis' sons were playing for Puchal team due which he assaulted Faizan.

Fiazan was rushed to the District Hospital Pulwama, where doctors referred him to SKIMS Soura for tertiary treatment.

Doctors in SKIMS said that Faizan has been assaulted due to which he had suffered trauma on his head. His uncle said Faizan's teammates have informed the police in Pulwama. He said that the family is worried about the condition of their son and wants strict action against the culprit.

Police officials in Pulwama said that they have taken cognizance of the incident and are investigating it.

Meanwhile, Faizan's teammates and family are demanding legal action against Sheikh Younis. "This heinous act must be met with the full force of the law. Younis Sheikh should be arrested and held accountable for his actions without any delay," Mir Ubaid, Faizan's teammate, said.

PULWAMA — In an unfortunate incident in Puchal area, located in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, a woman tragically succumbed to electrocution on Thursday.

Authorities, as per reports from a local news agency, confirmed the incident, identifying the victim as Tahira Akhter, the wife of Mohammad Shafi Dar, a resident of Puchal. Reportedly, Tahira Akhter suffered an accidental electric shock, resulting in severe burns on her head.

Efforts were made to rush her for immediate medical attention, and she was promptly taken to the District Hospital in Pulwama for treatment. However, medical professionals at the hospital declared her deceased upon arrival.

In response to the tragic occurrence, local law enforcement swiftly initiated an investigation into the incident. The police have taken cognizance of the case and have begun inquiries to determine the circumstances leading to the fatal electrocution.