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Hans India
10 hours ago
- Hans India
Thieves steal 400 high density apple trees
Srinagar: Thieves struck overnight at the apple nursery of a poor, physically challenged farmer in Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Shopian district and decamped with 400 high density young apple trees. This is yet another incident in the series of apple tree thefts in the district, which is famous for producing the best quality apples in Kashmir. Apple farmers, during the last decade, have been shifting from yielding variety apple trees to high density trees those give fruit within one to two years after bring planted. For their early fruit yielding character and convenient management, the high density apple trees are in great demand in the Valley and one such tree costs between Rs 200 to Rs 400 depending on the variety of the fruit. Officials said that more than 400 high density apple trees were stolen from the orchard of a physically challenged farmer in Shopian district. The incident occurred in Landoora village barely 5 kms away from Shopian district headquarters. Sajad Ahmad, the physically challenged apple grower, said he had invested over Rs 1.3 lakh in developing the orchard after securing a bank loan. 'I had pinned all my hopes on this orchard. I don't understand how I will provide for my family now. All my hopes are gone', said the devastated farmer. Sajad has been confined to a wheelchair since suffering a spinal cord injury in a road accident. He requires daily assistance for basic activities. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. The incident has caused fear and anger in the local community, with residents demanding stricter measures to protect orchards and arrest the gang of thieves engaged in this theft. This is not the first time when such a theft reported. On May 25 this year, thieves stole hundreds of apple trees from a recently established high density orchard in Nikloora village in Pulwama district. The owners had invested several lakhs of rupees in the project.
Gulf Today
26-04-2025
- General
- Gulf Today
Video of Kashmiri man carrying injured tourist to safety goes viral
Sajjad Ahmad Bhat, a shawl hawker from the Pahalgam, whose selfless actions have won millions of hearts, with videos of him carrying an injured tourist boy going viral on social media. Sajad helped the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack that also claimed the lives of 26 people. He carried the injured boy on his back to safety, showing courage and compassion in a moment of crisis. Sajjad, the man who was seen rescuing the injured boy after the terrorist attack, said he and other locals rushed to the spot and made all efforts to help injured tourists. The Kashmiri shawl hawker said: 'Humanity comes before religion." Sajjad shared his account of the horrifying events of April 22. On receiving an urgent message from Abdul Waheed Wani, the President of the Pahalgam Pony Association, Sajad quickly mobilised with fellow locals to provide assistance to the injured tourists. 'I was sitting at home when I got the news about the attack. It was my duty to help our tourists,' Sajad recounted. Sajjad said he and other locals rushed to the spot to help the tourists. 'We provided water to those who needed it and lifted those who could not walk,' he said. 'Humanity comes before everything. It is our duty to help tourists, as they are our guests.' The courageous efforts of Sajjad and his fellow locals highlight not only their bravery but also the deep-rooted sense of belonging and hospitality towards tourists in times of crisis. The social media flooded with praising Sajjad for his bravery and timely efforts to save the tourist. Dr Safeer Choudhar wrote on his X account, 'In this era of hate, fear and pain, humanity is alive. And that is why it is important to talk about the love and humanity of Kashmiris in every corner of the country. This is Sajjad Ahmed Bhat. He saved the frightened boy by running in the jungle (forest) by carrying him on his back. No enemy can defeat us.'
Hans India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Murder of humanity: Shawl seller who carried injured tourists
Jammu: 'This is a murder of humanity and all of Kashmir. It would have been better had the terrorists killed us, the Kashmiris. This was a cowardly act. This is the first time I have seen such an incident. All of Kashmir is in shock. All shops are shut. Anywhere you go you will see grief.' That is what Sajad Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Pahalgam, told PTI Videos on Thursday morning, two days after terrorists gunned down at least 26 people, mostly tourists, in an idyllic meadow surrounded by pine trees. A video of Sajad, a shawl seller, carrying an injured tourist on his back to safety after the attack, is all over social media. Bhat, along with other members of the local pony association, was among the first to reach the site of the attack and assist in evacuation efforts. Sajad told another news agency, ANI, that the Pahalgam Pony Association president, Abdul Waheed Wan, had messaged the association group about the incident in Baisaran Valley. 'So we went with him and reached the location around 3pm,' Sajad said. 'We gave water to the injured and lifted those who could not walk. Humanity comes before religion. It is our duty to help the tourists as they are our guests, and our livelihood depends on them.' Several injured individuals were carried down the slope on their backs, while others were provided with water and basic first-aid. 'We did not care about our own lives because when we went there, people were pleading for help. When I saw the tourists crying, tears came to my eyes. Their arrival lights up the lamps in our houses. Our life is incomplete without them,' he said. Salman Nizami, spokesperson of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), condemned the attack and highlighted the actions of the local rescuers. 'A local Kashmiri Muslim carried an injured victim to safety, risking his life. Yet the narrative runs that such attacks aren't possible without local support. Shame on these Islamophobics. Kashmiriyat is alive—we stand against violence on innocents!' Nizami posted on X on Wednesday. Targeting Pakistan following the attack in Pahalgam, India on Wednesday downgraded diplomatic ties with it and announced a raft of measures, including expulsion of Pakistani military attaches, suspension of the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 and immediate shutting down of the Attari land-transit post.
New Indian Express
24-04-2025
- New Indian Express
'Humanity before religion': Pahalgam hero who saved tourists shares chilling scenes at attack site
In a viral video on social media, Sajad Ahmad Bhat, a shawl hawker from Pahalgam, can be seen carrying a tourist injured in the Pahalgam Terrorist Attack to safety on his back. Sajad recounted the harrowing moments he witnessed during the Pahalgam terror attack.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Time of India
Pahalgam hawker braved bullets, carried injured tourist on his back
NEW DELHI: In a heart-wrenching video that has gone viral on social media, Sajad Ahmad Bhat , a shawl hawker from Pahalgam, is seen carrying an injured tourist on his back to safety following the brutal terror attack in the Baisaran Valley on Tuesday killing 28 people. Recounting the horrifying scene, Sajad shared that he and others rushed to the location after receiving a message from Abdul Waheed Wan, the president of the Pahalgam Pony Association. — ANI (@ANI) We reached the spot around 3pm and what i saw there was unforgettable — tourists crying, people pleading for help. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo "The Pahalgam Poney Association president, Abdul Waheed Wan, messaged in our group about the incident in Baisaran Valley. So we went with him and reached the location around 3 PM. We gave water to the injured and lifted those who could not walk," Sajad said. Despite the chaos and the risks, Sajad and others gave water to the injured and helped those who couldn't walk, carrying many of them to safety and transporting them to nearby hospitals. "Humanity comes before religion. It is our duty to help the tourists as they are our guests, and our livelihood depends on them. We brought many of them to the hospital, " Sajad said. Sajad also stated that it is our duty to help tourists and our livelihood depends on them. The arrival of tourists lights up the lamps in our homes. We didn't think of our own safety—because for us, humanity comes before religion. "We did not care about our own lives because when we went there, people were pleading for help... When I saw the tourists crying, tears came to my eyes... Their arrival lights up the lamps in our houses. Our life is incomplete without them, " Sajad's brave and compassionate act has drawn widespread praise online, symbolizing the enduring spirit of Kashmir's hospitality even in times of tragedy.
