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Vol No. 50 No. 38 , SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014 REGD.NO.JK-71/12-14 16 Pages ` 3.50 ExcelsiorRNI No. 28547/1992 Omar for benefits of innovations to ‘Aam Aadmi’ Shabir quits, resignation accepted by Governor Vice-President asks Scientists to be Police summons ex-Minister Minister acted like a sexual cognizant of social, ethical imperatives through SSP Jammu Nishikant Khajuria on conclusion of the 101st physics, space technology etc predator: Doctor Indian Science Congress, here have transformed our world as JAMMU, Feb 7: The five- today in the presence of Chief never before but at the same *Ministry strength down to 24 Fayaz Bukhari day Indian Science Congress Minister Omar Abdullah, time also carry with them con- arrested as soon as he appeared before in Jammu University conclud- Governor N N Vohra, Union siderable social and ethical Sanjeev Pargal SRINAGAR, Feb 7: The separatist leader's wife, on whose complaint the police. ed amid a call from Vice- Minister Farooq Abdullah and implications, which must be police have registered a case against former Minister of State for Health, “Let us see. If he didn't appear, only President Mohammad others. addressed,” he said adding that JAMMU, Feb 7: Minister of State Shabir Ahmad Khan, alleged that Minister acted like a sexual predator. then we will initiate other legal courses Hamid Ansari to the Scientists Expressing his concern over impact of social media networks for Health (Independent Charge) The doctor in her complaint alleges: "The Minister acted like sexual predator. I of action,'' sources said. and Technologists to use their social and ethical implications and other threats emanating Shabir Khan, who represented Rajouri have been subjected to nightmares of the incident since then." The summon was issued soon after knowledge for greater public of modern science, the Vice- from new developments in Assembly constituency for the The complaint says that the favours which Minister was bestowing upon the Congress, resigned today from the Chief Justice MM Kumar refused the permission to Mr Khan to file bail appli- doctor were made with an intention of sexual favours. The doctor in her complaint Vohra, Omar Council of Ministry after police regis- says that she has been traumatised by the acts of the Minister. tered a First Information Report (FIR) cation at Jammu wing and asked him to file it before the competent bench at As per the complaint, the doctor received repeated calls from the Ministers staff meet Ansari for attempt to outrage modesty of a and was compelled to report to his office on January 28 where he made attempt to woman against him on the basis of Srinagar. Excelsior Advocates BS Salathia and molest her. Correspondent complaint of a lady doctor at Shaheed The doctor in her complaint alleges that after asking her to sit in his small Gunj police station in Srinagar dis- Meenakshi Slathia appeared before the Chief Justice on behalf of Mr Khan. chamber Minister asked several questions like: "Q. How is Pampore doing? Is JAMMU, Feb 7: trict. it improving? A. Yes, sir. I am trying my best but it will take some time. Q. Governor N N The problems for Mr Khan have Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Before that you were at Kreeri? A. Yes sir. Q. Tell me what announcement a Vohra today called compounded with Srinagar police issu- tweeted this evening that he had Central Minister made at CHC Pampore? What were the demands raised by on Vice President ing summons to Mr Khan to appear received the resignation of Shabir the people? A. Sir, locals are demanding laparoscope, Critical Care Hamid Ansari and before the police tomorrow. The sum- Khan and was forwarding it to Governor (NN Vohra) for acceptance. Ambulance and CT Scan. I handed over the requisition letter of the medical briefed him regard- mons have been sent to SSP Jammu ing the internal and Atul Goel for execution as the former Late in the evening, the Governor equipments needed for shifting in the new OPD block and Minister interrupt- accepted the resignation of Shabir Khan ed. Q. No madam it is alright but what the Union Minister had announced that external security sit- Minister had his official residence at Vice-President Hamid Ansari, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Governor uation of the State. Gandhi Nagar. reducing strength of the Council of day? See I remember what he said at JNLM hospital but forgot what he said N N Vohra and others standing up for National Anthem during valedictory The Governor Official sources said SSP Srinagar Ministry to 24. at Pampore. A. I handed over to him letter showing what changes were function of 101st Indian Science Congress at JU on Friday. (Contd on Amit Kumar has summoned Shabir Khan Omar has not given additional charge required to be made in the building before shifting and conveyed to him that -Excelsior/Rakesh page 9 Col 2) for appearance at Shaheed Gunj police of Health Department to any Minister so they have been made. Q. Why are you asking for such a minimal amount of Rs station, where the FIR of molestation far, sources said, adding that the charge 10-20 lakhs? Ask for Rs 10-20 crores, I will provide you. The things you have good while remaining rooted President reminded that scientif- Information and charges was registered against him yes- was likely to go to a Congress Minister mentioned will be provided by the Director. Ask something big?" to the social and moral imper- ic advances are never in them- Communication Technology terday. The summons have been sent to named by the party high command. The doctor said in her complaint that she got disturbed by such questions and atives of society. selves a guarantee of social gain also requires serious examina- the SSP Jammu for handing it over to Mr Official sources told the Excelsior that tried to leave his chamber but she shot up another question: "Madam, how is your “Science has to be cognizant and hence science has to be fully tion. Khan. soon after the reports poured that the husband? What is he doing these days? What about his separation from Hurriyat? of the social and ethical impera- integrated with broader needs of Stressing that Scientists In the summons, the former Health Srinagar police had registered a case of What will happen to problem? What do you think will be the ultimate tives, which are integral to our society. also have to guard against the Minister has been asked to appear before attempted molestation against Shabir Khan solution of Kashmir problem?" being human and the basis of “Modern scientific research phenomenon of rampant com- the Srinagar police tomorrow. on the basis of a complaint lodged by a lady The doctor in her complaint said that on seeing my cold shoulder response our civilization,” he said while and development in areas of mercialization that has affect- Sources said Mr Khan would be (Contd on page 9 Col 1) (Contd on page 9 Col 4) delivering valedictory address genetics, biotechnology, nuclear (Contd on page 9 Col 1) Ultras not being allowed Bills on 73rd Amendment, Ombudsman for Panchayats to get nod NH re-opens, SC stays HC SC dismisses closed order on SLPs on Katra to infiltrate: Chachra Cabinet to order promotion Excelsior Correspondent food adulteration sealings SRINAGAR, Feb 7: The Excelsior Correspondent Excelsior Correspondent Excelsior Correspondent He assured that the soldiers Jammu Srinagar National would continue to live up to the of 12 IPS officers Highway was re-opened for SRINAGAR, Feb 7: The JAMMU, Feb 7: Supreme JAMMU, Feb 7: General same saga of valour and sacri- traffic this afternoon after fresh Supreme Court has stayed the Court today dismissed fresh Officer Commanding (GOC)- fice to guard the honour of *Rajendra, Gupta being promoted as DGPs snowfall last night but was Jammu and Kashmir High Special Leave Petitions in-C, Northern Command Lt beloved motherland. closed again in the evening due Court order in which three (SLPs) challenging the State Gen Sanjiv Chachra said Nowshera Day is celebrated Mohinder Verma sources informed. years, financial and adminis- to heavy snowfall. companies whose products High Court orders regarding today that militants have on February 7 to remember the They disclosed that Cabinet trative powers including con- The Inspector General of were found adulterated were sealing of illegally constructed made some attempts to infil- gallant heroes of , JAMMU, Feb 7: State will also give nod to the promo- trol over development and 14 Police Traffic, Muneer Ahmad fined Rs 30 crore but it has structures in the holy town of trate inside the Indian territo- who made the supreme sacri- Cabinet, which is meeting tion of four IPS officers of 2000 identified departments, set- Khan, told Excelsior that maintained ban on the sale of Katra. ry from twin border fices to save Nowshera under the chairmanship of batch. They are S P Pani, Basant ting up of separate Finance around 2 feet snow had accu- adulterated products. The fresh SLPs were filed districts of Rajouri (Naoshera) during the Chief Minister, Omar Kumar Rath, Ghulam Hassan Commission and Election mulated on the National While passing a judgment against the order of the and but Indo-Pak war of 1947- Abdullah tomorrow evening, Bhat and Kifayat Haider. Commission for the Highway last night. He said that on case titled Khyber Agro Division Bench of State High added that the troops 48. is going to order promotion of Similarly, Cabinet will order Panchayats, reservation in the Border Roads Organization Farms Private Limited versus Court dated January 30, 2014 have foiled all their The Day is com- 12 IPS officers and give nod promotion of 2010 batch IPS second and third tier of cleared the snow from the high- State of J&K, the Supreme whereby it dismissed six intrusion attempts. memorated every year for carrying out amendments officers namely Rayees Mohd Panchayats for SC/STs and way in the morning and first the Court stayed the Jammu and review petitions and imposed In a brief chat with to celebrate the success in the Jammu and Kashmir Bhat, Pandey Rajeev Om women i.e. BDCs and District stranded vehicles were cleared. Kashmir High Court order. The costs of Rs 10,000 each on the media on the sidelines of the `Operation Panchayati Raj Act in order to Parkash, Monika Raj, Shree Development and Planning "Over 100 Srinagar bound apex court order reads: "There petitioners. on Nowshera Day Kipper' conceived by incorporate provisions of 73rd Dhar Patil and Manish, sources Boards (DDPB), security to vehicles that were stranded shall be stay of operation of the While dismissing the commemoration in Nowshera the then Army Commander, Lt Amendment. Moreover, it will added. Panchayat members and pro- between Ramsu and Banihal impugned judgment and order SLPs, a bench of Supreme tehsil of Rajouri district, Lt Gen Gen (Later Field Marshal) KM accord sanction to the intro- Sources disclosed that viding emoluments to were cleared first and then the dated January 30, 2014 passed Court upheld the State High Chachra said the Army was duction of bill in the forth- Cabinet will also accord sanc- Panchayat members and to traffic from Srinagar was by Jammu and Kashmir High Court order dated January 30,. Intrusion bid tion to the introduction of Bill BDC and DDPB. fully alert on the Line of Control coming Legislature Session (Contd on page 9 Col 4) (Contd on page 9 Col 4) 2014. (LoC) and had taken various foiled on LoC for appointment of seeking amendment to the "There is also consensus measures to ensure that the mil- Ombudsman for Panchayats Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati among the Coalition partners itants didn't manage to sneak in. Excelsior Correspondent and proposal regarding cre- Raj Act during the forthcoming over the amendment in the pro- Budget Session of State visions pertaining to removal of “It is with the help of peo- JAMMU, Feb 7: Army ation of staff for the State Legislature in order to incorpo- Sarpanch, membership of ple.. the people living on the today foiled an infiltration Vigilance Commission. rate provisions of the 73rd Marketing Societies, status of borders..it was with their coop- attempt by the militants along Highly placed official eration that Army has succeeded the Line of Control (LoC) at sources told EXCELSIOR that Amendment as already agreed Chairmen of BDC, financial in thwarting all infiltration forward area of Balnoi in Cabinet will accord approval to between the coalition partners. powers of Panchayats and pro- attempts by the militants on the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch the proposal of the Home It is pertinent to mention vision of separate Ombudsman LoC in the border districts of district forcing the militants to Department regarding promo- here that the directions regard- for Panchayats", sources added. Rajouri and Poonch,'' the retreat. tion of two 1984 batch IPS offi- ing placement of amendment Sources informed that Northern Army Command chief Official reports said the cers namely K Rajendra and P L bill were issued to the Minister Cabinet will also discuss a bill said while strongly lauding the troops observed movement of a Gupta to the rank of Director for Rural Development and of Rural Development and people of the border belt for group of militants trying to General of Police. Panchayati Raj, Ali Mohammad Panchayati Raj Department their cooperation to the troops in infiltrate into the Indian territo- At present, K Rajendra is Sagar by the Chief Minister in seeking establishment of institu- foiling intrusion bids. ry from a forward post of Additional Director General the recent Cabinet meeting. tion of Ombudsman for the pur- It may be mentioned here Balnoi in Krishna Ghati sector Prisons and P L Gupta is According to the sources, pose of investigating charges of that during past few days, the around 12.30 am today. Additional DG Coordination there is complete unanimity corruption and maladministra- militants had made infiltration (Contd on page 9 Col 5) Police Headquarters. among the coalition partners tion in the Panchayati Raj attempts on the LoC in Poonch Similarly, Cabinet will order over the incorporation of 73rd Institutions. district. However, alert troops Cariappa and executed by promotion of L I Mohanti as Amendment provisions per- The bill is in this regard was have not allowed the attempts Mohammad Usman, Additional Director General taining to granting constitu- deferred by the Cabinet in its by the militants to infiltrate into then Commanding the 50 of Police. Mr Mohanti is tional guarantee to recent meeting after some of the this side to succeed. Parachute Brigade. presently posted in Bureau of Panchayats on completion of Congress Ministers particularly There had been reports that a The operation involved forc- Public and Research five years term followed by Tourism Minister, G A Mir and large number of militants were ing the intruders out from the Development, , elections after every five (Contd on page 9 Col 4) camping across the LoC with a hills surrounding and dominat- view to infiltrate. ing Nowshera town. Addressing a function in It was during this historical HC directs eviction of land connection with Nowshera operation that the tribal intrud- Day commemoration, Lt Gen ers, under their Pakistan leader- Chachra recalled saga of the ship, launched the attack on soldiers and said that their Nowshera on February 6, 1948 grabbers from Gulmarg heroic deeds have been the at 0640 hours. The attackers in guiding beacon for the Indian large numbers, including 3,000 Excelsior Correspondent allotted in their favour and been pursued further for the Army for generations and Sudhan tribals, surrounded the therefore, are to be evicted from lack of Revenue staff", the continued to inspire us even Tain Dhar picquet that bore the SRINAGAR, Feb 7: The the excess land in their posses- Estates officer said in his status today. (Contd on page 9 Col 4) Jammu and Kashmir High sion." report. Court today directed eviction The court directed the The High Court pulled up Internet Edition: www.dailyexcelsior.com of the land grabbers of the Divisional Commissioner the Deputy Commissioner E-Paper: http://epaper.dailyexcelsior.com State land at famous Ski Kashmir to attach a Tehsildar, Baramulla for not providing the resort of Gulmarg. a Girdawar and a Patwari to list of the other land grabbers at INSIDE WEATHER A division bench of the GDA for a period of six Gulmarg. The court observed ) * Make Abhinav Theatre tasteful JAMMU : Jammu and Kashmir High months so as to evict the land that the particulars of all the * Non-conventional energy ...Page 8 Possibility of light rain/ thundershowers Court comprising Justice grabbers. The directions were land grabbers should have been TEMPERATURE ) 101st Indian Science Congress Max: 16.7 Degree C Hasnain Masoodi and Justice issued after the Estates provided to Estates officer in concludes ...Page 3 Min: 10.4 Degree C Ali Mohammad Magray today Officer of the JDA said that one go. ) Shut-down in main market RELATIVE HUMIDITY directed the Gulmarg he is not acting against the The bench directed the of Katra for 2nd Highest: 90.0 per cent Development Authority to evict land grabbers for the lack Government to present the consecutive day ...Page 3 Lowest: 91.0 per cent the land grabbers and demarcate revenue staff. Master Plan of Gulmarg before Sunset on Saturday: 06.11 p.m. the land by June 2014. In his status report, the the Competent Authority within ) BJP, PDP, NPP workers Sunrise on Sunday: 07.21 a.m. protest against SRINAGAR : Generally cloudy sky "It appears that the State Estates Officer Gulmarg told four weeks. Shabir Khan ...Page 5 TEMPERATURE Government has allotted lease Court that Deputy The High Court has also ) BJP to put Govt on mat Max: 7.1 Degree C in favour of 84 persons/com- Commissioner Baramulla had directed the Pollution Control Min: 0.2 Degree C during Budget mercial establishments at given him details of 31 leases Board to see whether the STPs RELATIVE HUMIDITY Gulmarg", observed the bench who have grabbed land more have been installed by the hote- Session: Jugal ...Page 5 Highest: 97.0 per cent and directed: "Out of 84 leases, than allotted to them by liers, are they operational and ) struggling at 130/4 Lowest: 81.0 per cent a good number of leases are in Government on lease. "I have what is their capacity and on after McCullum guides LEH : TEMPERATURE Max: 3.0 Degree C possession of land more than issued notices to the 31 land what land they have been NZ to 503 ...Page 14 Min: -4.8 Degree C what has been initially been grabbers but matter has not installed.