JAMMU — Three militants and an equal number of policemen were killed and seven others including a deputy superintendent of police injured in a fierce day-long gunfight in a remote forested area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said on Thursday. The encounter started around 8 am amid intensified operations led by Jammu and […]
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NC MLA seeks judicial probe into disappearance, deaths of 2 Gujjar men in Kulgam
SRINAGAR — National Conference (NC) MLA from Jammu and Kashmir’s Budhal constituency Javid Iqbal Choudhary on Thursday called for a judicial probe or an investigation by a central agency into the disappearance and deaths of two Gujjar men in Kulgam. Referring to the disappearance and deaths of people in Kulgam and the mysterious deaths of […]
‘Regrettable, Condemnable’: Mirwaiz on prohibition of Shab-e-Qadr prayers at Jama Masjid
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday condemned the prohibition of night-long Shab-e-Qadr prayers at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar, calling it “regrettable and condemnable.” “The authorities have conveyed to the Auqaf that the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar will remain closed for people on the revered night of Shab-e-Qadr,” he said in […]
Kathua Encounter: Two militants killed, five security personnel injured; operation underway
JAMMU — A fierce gun battle in a remote forested area of Kathua district has left two terrorists dead and five security personnel injured as the security forces intensified their operation to neutralise an infiltrating group of about five militants, officials said on Thursday. It was not immediately clear whether it was the same group […]
PHE daily wagers defer strike for 10 days over festivals, CM’s appeal
JAMMU — The Public Health Engineering (PHE) daily wagers have deferred their ongoing strike for 10 days following an appeal by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and considering the upcoming Eid and Navratri festivals. “Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had appealed in the Assembly for the employees to end the strike as it is causing inconvenience to […]
Police files chargesheet in 10-year-old bank fraud case in Baramulla
BARAMULLA (KIMS) — J&K Police on Thursday successfully filed a chargesheet at Police Station Boniyar in a 10 year old case (FIR No. 03/2016) under Section 420 RPC in court, marking the culmination of a decade-long legal pursuit. This breakthrough was achieved due to the relentless efforts of a dedicated police team deputed to Jharkhand, […]
IGP Kashmir reviews security arrangements ahead of upcoming festivals
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone V K Birdi chaired a joint security review meeting today at PCR Kashmir to evaluate and finalize security arrangements for the upcoming major events in the Valley. The meeting was attended by senior officers from J&K Police, intelligence agencies, and various security forces. Key participants included […]
Cyber Police recovers ₹1,89,238 from online financial frauds in Awantipora
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Cyber cell of Jammu and Kashmir Police have successfully resolved several cases of online financial fraud, recovering a total of ₹1,89,238 in South Kashmir’s Awantipora. Multiple complaints were received involving fraudulent schemes amounting to ₹1,89, 238/-.These scams involved fake investment opportunities where victims were promised high returns for additional deposits. Acting swiftly, […]
FIR registered against Jammu and Kashmir Itihad-ul-Muslimeen in Baramulla
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday registered an FIR against individuals found involved in unlawful activities despite a Government-imposed ban on their organization in Baramulla. Jammu and Kashmir Itihad-ul-Muslimeen (JKIM), affiliated with Masroor Abbas Ansari, has been found involved in activities that pose a serious threat to the integrity and sovereignty of […]
LG hands over appointment letter to sister of bus conductor killed in Reasi attack
JAMMU (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday handed over the appointment letter, on compassionate ground, to Renu Sharma, sister of Arjun Sharma, who was killed in Reasi militant attack. Arjun Sharma, a resident of Reasi, was the conductor of the bus carrying pilgrims which was attacked by the militants on June 09,2024. The […]








