Kashmir

Three arrested with explosive substances, HM posters in Shopian

SRINAGAR — Three persons were arrested after explosive substances and Hizbul Mujahideen posters were allegedly recovered from their possession in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said on Friday. Police recovered two grenades, 2.5 kgs of PEK (plastic explosive kirkee), four mobile phones, and posters related to the terrorist outfit from the three persons at […]

Jammu

Over 700 peddlers arrested, assets worth ₹45 crore targeted in Jammu’s anti-drug crackdown

JAMMU — The ongoing anti-drug crackdown across Jammu division has yielded significant results, with more than 700 drug peddlers arrested and assets worth over Rs 45 crore attached or demolished, an official said on Tuesday. Authorities have also recovered large quantities of narcotics, dismantled drug trafficking networks and intensified rehabilitation efforts under the ‘Nasha Mukt […]

Jammu

Man posing as IB officer arrested in Kathua

JAMMU — A man allegedly impersonating an Intelligence Bureau (IB) official was held by police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Thursday evening. The accused was identified as Ankush, a resident of Kathua district, officials said. Acting on specific information, police intercepted a two-wheeler being ridden by the suspect and subjected him to verification. […]