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Delhi to Srinagar bus attacked with stones near Doraha in Punjab
On Sunday night, a Delhi to Srinagar bus was attacked with stones near Doraha in Punjab, smashing a windowpane but causing no injuries. This follows a Saturday attack in Karnal, Haryana, where a passenger and a dhaba employee were injured. R K Yadav of the Khanna Superintendent of Police (Investigation) registered an FIR as police investigate potential links between these incidents.
Delhi to Srinagar bus attacked with stones near Doraha in Khanna, Punjab
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, a Delhi to Srinagar bus was attacked with stones near Doraha in Khanna, Punjab. This followed an attack on the same company's vehicle in Karnal, Haryana, on Saturday, October 17, which injured one passenger and a dhaba employee. R.K. Yadav registered an FIR to investigate potential links between these incidents.
Omar Abdullah faces "cold shoulder" from Modi over Statehood after winning 42 seats
Omar Abdullah of the National Conference won 42 seats in the 90-member J&K Assembly against the BJP and PDP. Despite a 63.8% turnout, his government faces a "cold shoulder" from Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding Statehood. After losing the 2025 Budgam bye-election, Abdullah is hardening his stance against officials Atal Dulloo and Achal Sethi while facing marginalization by Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha.
Luxury sleeper bus attacked with stones and bricks near Kurukshetra; elderly man injured
Late Friday night near Kurukshetra, a luxury sleeper bus run by Star World Ventures was allegedly attacked with stones and bricks at Divine Star Dhaba. Around 40 passengers, including an injured elderly Kashmiri man, were on board. Omar Abdullah contacted Nayab Singh Saini and the Haryana Police for strict action. Imran Nabi Dar and Waheed Para condemned the incident.
Kashmiri passenger injured as Star World Ventures bus attacked with stones in Karnal
On Saturday night, October 17, 2026, a Star World Ventures luxury sleeper bus carrying around 35 passengers was attacked with stones and bricks near Divine Star Dhaba in Karnal, Haryana. The incident injured an elderly Kashmiri passenger. Police arrested two men, Sawan and Mohit, following a parking dispute. Nayab Singh Saini confirmed the FIR on October 18, 2026, while Omar Abdullah and Imran Nabi Dar demanded justice for the alleged hate crime.
The Jammu and Kashmir Government ordered an inquiry on Friday into Kumar Rajeev Ranjan
The Jammu and Kashmir Government ordered an inquiry on Friday into Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, secretary of the Labour and Employment Department, for allegedly using abusive language against Beenish Wani. Mandeep Kaur will lead the probe, while Amit Vermani serves as presiding officer. The report is due in 15 days. Omar Abdullah wrote to Atul Dulloo to prevent retributive action against Wani.
Omar Abdullah writes to Chief Secretary to ensure Beenish Wani faces no retribution
On October 16, 2026, Tanvir Sadiq stated that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah wrote to the Chief Secretary to ensure JKAS officer Beenish Wani faces no retribution. Kumar Rajiv Ranjan, an IAS officer, allegedly used abusive language against Wani during a Mission Yuva scheme meeting on October 15. Mehbooba Mufti, Aga Syed Ruhullah, and Naeem Akhtar demanded strict action against Ranjan.
Andrabi retracts uniform Friday sermons after Mirwaiz, Omar Abdullah and critics spark backlash
The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, led by Darakshan Andrabi, proposed uniform Friday sermons to address social evils like drug abuse. This move sparked backlash from Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema, and Omar Abdullah of the National Conference. Critics accused the BJP government of curbing religious freedom. Following outcry, Andrabi retracted the statement, leaving content to independent scholars.
J&K Waqf Board's uniform Friday sermon plan faces opposition from Omar Abdullah and others
On October 11, Darakshan Andrabi, chairperson of the J&K Waqf Board, met imams and khateebs in Srinagar to discuss a core committee for uniform Friday sermons. While R.S. Pathania supported the move, Omar Abdullah, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and Naser Ul Islam criticized it as state interference. Mehbooba Mufti and leaders from PDP, JKPC, AIP, and J&K Apni Party also opposed the initiative.
Darakshan Andrabi reverses uniform Friday sermons proposal after opposition from Omar Abdullah, Mirwaiz
On October 13, 2026, Darakshan Andrabi of the J&K Waqf Board reversed her proposal for uniform Friday sermons following opposition from Omar Abdullah, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and Mehbooba Mufti. Critics from the PDP, National Conference, JKPC, AIP, and Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema condemned the move as interference. Junaid Azim Mattu and Sajad Lone also denounced the board's attempt to micromanage religious freedom.
J&K Waqf Board faces backlash over reported verbal instructions for uniform Friday sermons
The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board faced criticism after an online meeting on Sunday where verbal instructions were reportedly issued to Imams for uniform Friday sermons. Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, the J&K Peoples Conference, and the Awami Ittehad Party condemned the move. Tariq Hussain Qari and Mohammad Akram expressed resentment, while Dr Darakhshan Andrabi denied issuing any written orders.
Mehbooba Mufti opposes NC proposal to build boulevard on Dal Lake’s western shore
On Monday, October 12, 2026, Mehbooba Mufti of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) opposed a proposal by National Conference (NC) legislator Tanvir Sadiq to build a boulevard on Dal Lake’s western shore. The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) also criticized the plan, citing a 10.15% lake size reduction from 2007 to 2020. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged sustainable mountain development in Srinagar.
