JAMMU — A soldier allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at an Army camp in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Sunday, officials said. Sepoy Vijay Kumar, posted with 26 Rashtriya Rifles, was on sentry duty when he shot himself at Dharmund military hospital at 3.40 […]
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Police directs VDGs to report suspicious movements, drone activity along border
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday directed Village Defence Guards to keep a close watch on suspicious movements of anti-national elements and any drone activity along the border with Pakistan in Jammu district and inform the forces, officials said. They also called for strong inter-agency synergy to secure the region. “Village Defence […]
Pak intruder shot dead along IB in Jammu; given Islamic burial after Rangers refused to take body
JAMMU — A Pakistani infiltrator was shot dead by BSF troops along the International Border here, officials said on Saturday, as authorities ensured his proper Islamic burial after the Pakistan Rangers refused to accept his body at a flag meeting. The unidentified Pakistani man, aged around 35 years, was killed when the Border Security Force […]
Social media post sparks protests, partial bandh in Bhaderwah; Internet suspended
BHADERWAH — Protests and a partial bandh were observed in the communally sensitive Bhaderwah town of Doda district on Saturday following an objectionable social media post allegedly put up by a leader of a Hindu group, prompting authorities to suspend mobile internet services, officials said. Superintendent of Police, Bhaderwah, Vinod Sharma said an FIR has […]
Security heightened in Jammu’s RS Pura sector after foiled infiltration bid
JAMMU — The security has been heightened in Jammu’s Ranbir Singh Pura sector following a recent intervention by the Border Security Force (BSF) to foil an infiltration attempt by an intruder crossing the International Border (IB) in the region. According to PRO BSF Jammu, the security forces neutralised the intruder, who kept moving to cross […]
Pakistani intruder shot dead along International Border in Jammu
JAMMU — A Pakistani intruder was shot dead along the International Border here, a BSF spokesperson said on Saturday, claiming to have foiled an infiltration attempt from across the border. Official sources said the intruder was neutralised in the border outpost Abdulian in the R S Pura sector. “On the intervening night of April 4 […]
Mumbai-based teen brings robotics, coding to J&K students through project ‘Zul’
JAMMU — A Mumbai-based teenager is inspiring students in Jammu and Kashmir with his project Zul – a pioneering science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiative aimed at igniting their passion for robotics and coding. Spearheaded by 17-year-old Arav Kaul from Mumbai’s Dhirubhai Ambani International School, the program was launched to equip students in grades […]
Over 10 kanals of agricultural land attached under UAPA in Ramban
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday attached agricultural land measuring 10.18 kanals in Ramban district under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, an official said. The attached properties, registered in the name of Mohd Sharief of Dalwah-Gool and Mohd Younis of Hara-Gool, are linked to an FIR filed last year, he said. Earlier in […]
Two drug peddlers arrested with 27.77 grams of heroin in Jammu
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday apprehended two individuals and recovered 27.77 grams of heroin-like substance during a naka checking operation in R S Pura Jammu. On April 3, 2025, a police team from Police Station R S Pura was conducting routine patrolling in the jurisdiction. During the operation, a naka was […]
Advocate among three arrested in Jammu jewellery shop robbery
JAMMU — Three people, including an advocate, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a broad daylight robbery at a jewellery shop in Greater Kailash area of Jammu city, police said on Thursday. During questioning, the accused revealed that they were inspired by a gold heist in Delhi’s Samaypur Badli in 2023, they said. […]