Umar Farooq

Srinagar

Freelance Multimedia Journalist at Freelance

Multimedia Journalist at Free Press Kashmir

Freelance Multimedia Journalist. Work: @scmpnews @theipaper @outlookindia @newsclickin @article14live @tcnLive @thewire_in @FreePressk & many.

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LS polls: 65.8% voting recorded in JK’s Udhampur constituency

Apr 19, 2024 | freepresskashmir.news | Umar Farooq

Udhampur: The Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency (PC) in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a robust voter turnout, with 65.8 percent polling registered by 5pm. This substantial participation reflects a strong engagement of voters despite challenging weather conditions and geographical terrain. According to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, JK, polling percentages varied across different assembly segments within the constituency.
Photo Essay: First Friday of Ramzan

Mar 15, 2024 | freepresskashmir.news | Umar Farooq

Srinagar: The chief religious leader, Mirwaiz Molvi Umar Farooq, was permitted to lead the Friday prayer during Ramadan at the historic Jamia Masjid for the first time since the special status for Kashmir was abolished. Previously, he had been prevented from leading prayers. However, on Friday, March 8, 2024, he was allowed to lead prayers, two days after the Lieutenant Governor’s administration stated to the Jammu and Kashmir High Court that he was free to do so.
Photo Essay: Massive deployment in Srinagar for Modi’s Kashmir visit

Mar 6, 2024 | freepresskashmir.news | Umar Farooq

Srinagar: Massive deployment of armed forces personnel was witnessed across Srinagar ahead of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi’s visit to Kashmir on March 7. This will be his first visit to the Valley since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 and second to Jammu in two months. Apart from the heavy armed forces presence, CCTVs and drone cameras were also used for the surveillance.
Family of Kashmiri man deceived into joining Russian army appeal for assistance in bringing him home

Mar 4, 2024 | maktoobmedia.com | Umar Farooq

“Take me back home,” Azad Yousuf repeated over a video call on WhatsApp to his brother. The 31-year-old is a resident of Poshwan village of Awantipora in Kashmir’s Pulwama District, who was lured into a job scam by a YouTuber and forced to join the Russian army, fighting Russia’s war against Ukraine. Azad is among the 12 Indian citizens who were scammed and forced to join Russia’s mercenary army.
Massive avalanche in Gulmarg amid winter games event; foreign skiers feared trapped

Feb 21, 2024 | freepresskashmir.news | Umar Farooq

Gulmarg: A massive avalanche occurred at Afarwat area of the world famous ski destination Gulmarg on Thursday amid the JK government’s 4th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games event. Initial reports suggest that seven foreign skiers are feared trapped in the avalanche. Following the avalanche, a massive rescue operation was launched.
How Chicago Became an Unlikely Leader in Body-Camera Transparency

Jan 24, 2024 | postindustrial.com | Eric Umansky |Fred Clasen-Kelly |Megan Henry |Umar Farooq

Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was found guilty of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery in the 2014 shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald after the department initially refused to disclose footage of the murder. // Patrick Gorski/NurPhoto via Getty Images via ProPublica The city has a long history of brutal, violent policing, but its latest approach to body-worn cameras and police oversight could serve as a national model.
Protecting Our Kids: Schools in North Carolina and rest of country ignore rules on restraint and seclusion

Jan 17, 2024 | postindustrial.com | Fred Clasen-Kelly |Megan Henry |Umar Farooq |Ross Williams

Hannah Russell is the mother of a child with special needs who she says was restrained and secluded in school, a practice some researchers say can cause long-lasting trauma. Russell, a former special education teacher, is now part of a network of parents and advocates in North Carolina that helps families navigate the education system.
Transgender Ohio House candidate running against sponsor of drag ban bill

Jan 3, 2024 | postindustrial.com | Megan Henry |Umar Farooq |Ross Williams |Maryam Jameel

Arienne Childrey hopes to be the first openly transgender person elected to the Ohio House of Representatives. She is running to be the Democratic candidate to go against state Rep. Angela King, R-Celina — one of the sponsors behind the drag ban bill. The primary election is March 19 and King’s term ends Dec. 31, 2024. Childrey decided to run against King after she introduced a bill that would prohibit drag performers from performing anywhere that isn’t a designated adult entertainment facility.
When Alabama police kill, surviving family sometimes fights years to see bodycam footage

Dec 29, 2023 | postindustrial.com | Umar Farooq |Ross Williams |Maryam Jameel |Melissa Sanchez

Relatives of Joseph Pettaway display a photo of him. Pettaway was killed in 2018 by police in Montgomery, Alabama, and his family has fought to have body-camera video released to the public. // Alyssa Pointer for ProPublica Alabama is among the most restrictive states for disclosing body-camera footage when police kill loved ones. Surviving family members often must go to court to get access to the video, and even if successful, they usually can’t share it publicly.
‘He was one of our best’: Friends and farewell at DySP Humayun Bhat’s home

Sep 13, 2023 | freepresskashmir.news | Umar Farooq

“His loss is unsettling. Our hearts sink thinking about his parents, young widow and his barely month old baby. The life can’t be this cruel to us!”Along with an entourage of emotional cops and top officials, some school buddies of the fallen policeman flooded his Humhama residence in the dark hours of September 13.