Crime Branch files chargesheet against 2 in land fraud case

Srinagar, Aug 12 (KNO): The Economic Offences Wing Srinagar has produced a chargesheet against two accused person for their alleged involvement in land fraud case in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

In a statement, issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesperson said that the chargesheet was filed in case FIR No. 27/2021 against Brij Nath Bhat of Srinagar and Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh of Budgam before the court of Judge Small Causes Srinagar for their alleged involvement in commission of offences punishable under Sections 420, 468, 471 & 120-B of RPC.

The statement reads that the case owes its origin to a written complaint received in Crime Branch Kashmir wherein it was alleged that the accused Brij Nath Bhat along with Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh (land broker) had entered into an “agreement to sell” in respect of a plot of land ostensibly measuring 01 Kanal and 10 Marlas situated at Gulabh Bagh, Pandachh, Srinagar to the complainant and his brother.

“Pursuant to the agreement, the complainant had transferred an amount of Rs. 47.20 lakh to the bank account of the accused Brij Nath Bhat. However, even after receiving the consideration amount in full, the accused persons had failed to transfer the land to the complainant. It was further alleged that the accused persons are absconding from their known addresses and have also changed their mobile phone numbers etc,” it reads.

It reads that accordingly, the instant case was registered at P/S Crime Branch Kashmir in the year 2021 and investigation started.

“Based on the facts unearthed and irrefutable evidence collected during investigation, the case was concluded as ”proved” against the accused persons. The chargesheet has accordingly been presented against the accused persons for judicial determination. However, due to the fact that the main accused (Brij Nath Bhat) is absconding, chargesheet against him has been presented in absentia u/S 512 CrPC,” it added.

It further reads that a “Hue and Cry” notice has also been published in newspapers to facilitate in tracing out the absconding accused Brij Nath Bhat—(KNO)

Walking 4,000 steps a day lowers your risk of dying: DAK

Srinagar, Aug 11 (KNO): Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday said walking fewer steps a day significantly reduces a person’s risk of early death.

“If you walk just 4,000 steps a day, you can substantially lower your risk of dying,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).

Dr Hassan said according to a large study published in European Journal of Preventive Cardiology on Wednesday walking 3,967 steps a day reduces the risk of death from any cause, while taking 2,337 steps a day can significantly decrease the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.

For every additional 1000 steps a day, the risk of dying from any cause falls by 15%, while a 500 extra steps leads to a 7 per cent drop in the risk of death from cardiovascular disease.

“That shows the more you walk, the greater the health benefits,” he said.

Dr Hassan said researchers of the study found that adults 60 and older who walked between 6,000 and 10,000 steps a day saw a 42% reduction in risk of early death, while people under 60 who walked between 7,000 and 13,000 steps a day had a 49% reduction in risk.

“This gives us to understand that health benefits are more if we start early,” he said.

The DAK President said for years, it has been unclear how many minimum steps we should thrive for to start seeing health benefits.

“Studies on walking are many, but this one for the first time sets a prescription dose for lifestyle correction,” he said.

Dr Nisar said the study recommendation suits our population. Most Kashmiris are not up to extreme physical exercises. These fewer steps are doable for all.

He said the message of the study is loud and clear. Walk more and sit less.

Physical activity is good for health and a sedentary lifestyle invites a huge lot of health issues.

“As per World Health Organization (WHO) data, insufficient physical activity is the fourth most frequent cause of death in the world, with 3.2 million deaths a year related to physical inactivity,” he added—(KNO)