SRINAGAR — A policeman was hospitalised in critical conditions after he fell off a moving Rakshak (vehicle) in Kralgund area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. An official told GNS that a policeman part of a team escorting SHO Kralgund, fell off vehicle. Identifying him as one Khurshid Ahmad Malik son of Abdul Ahad […]
Jammu & Kashmir
Show-cause notice issued to two govt employees for allegedly criticising govt
SRINAGAR — The administration has issued a show-cause notice against two employees including a teacher after they were found allegedly criticizing the admin on social media. These two employees working in the Education Department are a teacher from a government middle school Daptyar Anantnag and a junior assistant at government high school Ring Payeen Machil […]
Lashkar module busted in Pulwama, six associates arrested: Police
PULWAMA — Police on Friday claimed to have busted a module of Lashkar-i-Toiba (LeT) militant outfit in Pulwama district in South Kashmir and arrested six militant associates. Police spokesperson in a statement said, a militant module of proscribed militant outfit Lashkar-i-Toiba (LeT) was busted in Pulwama and six associates were arrested who have been identified […]
Four arrested for selling fake helicopter tickets to Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims
JAMMU — Four persons were arrested by Jammu Cyber Police with the assistance of Rajasthan police for allegedly duping people under the name of providing helicopter tickets for Mata Vaishno Devi shrine through fake websites, said the cyber police, Jammu on Thursday. The cyber police, Jammu in a statement issued on Thursday said, “With the […]
Employees at toll post Banihal allegedly cut ear of driver, DC assures action
SRINAGAR — Some employees at NHAI toll post at Banihal in Ramban district on Friday allegedly beat up a driver and cut his ear cartilage (pinna). Deputy Commissioner Ramban assured investigation into the matter. Actually a video of the incident is in circulation on social media groups in which cut on ear cartilage of an […]
Youth with family history of militancy; stone pelting; influence of online propaganda, picking up arms: Kashmir Police Chief
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir police Thursday said only those who have family history of militancy, stone pelting background and those who come under the influence of online propaganda, pick up arms. Police also said that families whose children go missing have great faith in police as they directly approach the police station for lodging […]
Three persons including 2 cops injured in Sumbal road mishap
BANDIPORA — Three persons including two cops were injured in a road mishap in Sumbal area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Friday. An official said that an accident took place between Police sumo of Police Station Sumbal bearing registration no. JK15A/1097 and Maruti Cruze bearing registration no. HR51AQ/2253 in Sumbal area. He said in […]
LG Sinha re-constituted Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
JAMMU — Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, the Chairman of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, has re-constituted the board and nominated eight members for three years. The new members are Mahamandleshwar Swami Vishveshvaranand Giriji Maharaj of Mumbai; Neelam Sareen of Jammu; former IPS Ashok Bhan; former IAS Baleshwar Rai; K.K. Sharma of AIMIL Pharmaceuticals Ltd; […]
CRPF to import vehicle scanner from US to prevent arms transportation in J&K
NEW DELHI — With an aim to prevent arms transportation in the Jammu and Kashmir, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is set to import vehicle scanning machines from the US, officials said. The Multi-Mode Passive Detection System (MMPDS) is an advanced version of the scanning system which is not based on X-Ray and it […]
LeT militant associate arrested in Baramulla: Police
BARAMULLA — Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested a militant associate of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Baramulla district and seized arms and ammunition from his procession. The police spokesperson in a statement said, “Acting on specific information regarding movement of anti-national elements, a cordon and search operation was launched by security forces in Karhama, […]









