Day: October 17, 2023

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RAJOURI OCTOBER 17 :–4 members of family were killed by terrorists between 1995-97.=Husband’s left foot was amputated while wife’s eyes were damaged by killers
=SIT to investigate the gruesome murders.
=Being a nationalist family, we are on terrorist’s hit list: Phalwan Ayoub Khan

In an alleged gruesome terror act and heart-wrenching incident, the throat-slit bodies of a couple were found in a Dhok (mud-house in pasture) at Bagla in Kotranka sub-division of Rajouri district on Tuesday morning.

Not only the throats were slit but the killers also amputated the left foot of the husband and damaged the eyes of the wife and both were found strangulated in initial medical examination before their brutal murder.

The deceased have been identified as Mohd Azam s/o Mohd Khan (Sena Medal winner in World war-II) and residents of Kandi-Bagla.

At the time of the barbaric incident that occurred at about midnight on October 16 & 17, the couple was alone in the Dhok.

It is pertinent to mention here that four commandos of elite Para (special force) & a soldier of RR had attained martyrdom in this area on May 6 this year when the troops were chasing terrorists.

The deceased was the younger brother of Pahalwan Ayoub Khan, an ex-serviceman who had represented India 3-4 times in the Asian games and a prominent Pahari Community leader /social worker.

“For the last about thirty years our family has been on the hit list of terrorists for raising the flag of India. We are true Indians. I am an ex-soldier, my son is a serving soldier and my father was the Sena Medal winner in World War-II. But the authorities have failed to provide security to our family,” said Ayoub Khan.

Ayoub Khan’s wife, younger brother (HC in J&K Police), & two nephews were killed by the terrorists between 1995 & 1997, and another brother & his wife were killed in 2023.

He has raised a question mark on the Administration’s claim of a terror-free area and has demanded immediate security for the family members.

Ayuob has also denied any confrontation/ misunderstanding with the fellow villagers and said: I remained Sarpanch twice and at present my wife is Sarpanch of the area and we move freely for the welfare of our people,”.

Ayoub has demanded an in-depth and transparent investigation into the gruesome murder of his brother & Bhabi.

The deceased Mohd Azam was working as a porter with the Army and at present his son is a porter with the Army and that could be the reason behind these brutal murders.

The killer had used a sharp-edged weapon/knife to slit the throats of the couple. The signs of rope were found on the hands & throat (round) on the body of Mohd Azam while a V-shape rope sign was on the throat of the wife’s body.

The police brought the bodies to CHC at Koteranka after legal formalities for post-mortem.

After the post-mortem & other medico-legal formalities, the police handed over the bodies to family members for their last rites.

After a large-scale protest against the Civil/Police administration, Deputy Commissioner & SSP Rajouri reached Koteranka in the evening and assured Phalwan Ayoub Khan & other family members of their security and SSP also said to constitute SIT to investigate the incident.

DIG Rajouri-Poonch Range, Dr Haseeb Mughal while talking to reporters termed the incident as a case of brutal murder and an inhumane act.

“At this juncture, we cannot rule out anything including the terror angle,” he said.

Meanwhile, inhabitants of the area have also demanded the deployment of additional forces for their security after terrorist’s presence in the area.

Rajouri has witnessed the first incident of throat-slitting after cease-firing along LoC/all other sectors with effect from midnight of February 24/25 in 2021.

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RAJOURI, OCTOBER 17:–Deputy Commissioner of Rajouri, Vikas Kundal chaired a meeting of the District Skill Committee, convened to deliberate on the comprehensive Skill Development Plan for the financial year 2023-24.

The meeting brought together various stakeholders committed to the noble cause of empowering unemployed youth in the region through skill enhancement programs.

Addressing the committee members, DC emphasized the abundant opportunities available for individuals possessing skills in the current job market. He underscored that the pressing need of the hour is to inspire the unemployed, educated youth of the district to embark on a journey of skill acquisition. He said that this would enable them to become self-sufficient and financially independent.

In a comprehensive overview of the measures initiated by District Administration to bolster youth skill development, the DC directed the officers to take proactive steps to train a maximum number of unemployed youth under various skill development initiatives. He urged that this should be executed with a sense of urgency to bridge the existing skill gap in the region.

The DC encouraged officers to explore innovative methods to nurture the untapped potential of talented young individuals at the grassroots level. This grassroots approach aims to identify and support latent talent in the district and guide them towards skill development opportunities.

DC underscored the importance of aligning skill development programs with market demands. He called upon officers to adapt training curricula to meet the evolving needs of the job market, thus ensuring that the youth are well-prepared for the employment landscape of the future.

The meeting was attended by the GM DIC, Ashwini Sharma; CPO, Mohammad Khurshid; Principal ITI, Ujjwal Mahajan; LDM, Sanjeev Bhasin; CMO, Dr Rajinder Sharma; CEO Education, Sultana Kouser and other concerned officers.

NO: PR/DDI/J-3843//

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RAJOURI, OCTOBER 17-– In a proactive effort to monitor and enhance the progress of Rural Development Department Schemes, the Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal today conducted a comprehensive review meeting focusing on several crucial developmental programs.

The meeting, which featured a detailed examination of key projects, reaffirmed the commitment of the district administration to advancing rural development and improving the quality of works.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) and Awas Plus, the DC undertook a thorough review block-wise. It was informed that out of a target, an impressive 31,480 houses have already been successfully completed. Noting a gap between the first and second installment, the DC emphasized the need to bridge the gap at the earliest.

The DC asked the officers to expedite the achievement of targets under PMAY-G and Awas Plus, highlighting the importance of providing quality housing to those in need.

While talking a review of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Phase II, the DC inquired about the progress of door-to-door waste collection, learning that this essential service is being efficiently carried out in all 312 panchayats within the district. The review also included a comprehensive overview of the construction of Individual Household Latrines (IHHL) units, with an impressive 123,528 units completed so far. Additionally, the progress of community soakage pits, segregation sheds, and community compost pits was discussed, underscoring the importance of effective waste management and environmental sustainability in the district.

Taking note of the progress under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), it was reported that out of the initiated works, 2,126 have already been successfully completed in the financial year 2023-24, with 6,022 works still in progress. For works funded under the District Capex budget, out of 4,143 approved works, 640 have been successfully completed, while 2,301 have already been allotted.

The DC emphasized the need for a speedy allotment of these works, ensuring that the region benefits from the development schemes.

The meeting was attended by CPO Mohammad Khurshid, ACD Vijay Kumar, ACP Sheraz Chowhan, DPO Auqil Nuvaid, EXEN REW Zahir Khan and Block Development Officers.

NO: PR/DDI/J-3835//