SRINAGAR — Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit has suffered a “serious blow” with the killing of its senior commander Mohd Asif alias ‘Musa’ during an encounter in higher reaches of Budgam in central Kashmir, a spokesman of the Union Home Ministry said on Wednesday. In an intelligence-led joint operation by security forces, Musa, also known […]
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Most-wanted LeT terrorist Sulaiman Shah killed in Budgam encounter
SRINAGAR — A most wanted terrorist belonging to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was killed on Tuesday in an encounter with the Rashtriya Rifles in the higher reaches of Budgam district in central Kashmir, security officials said. While Kashmir-based Chinar Corps did not reveal the identity of the slain terrorist, officials identified him as Sulaiman Shah alias […]
Man arrested in Rs 93 lakh land, property fraud case in Budgam
SRINAGAR — The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has arrested a man in connection with a Rs 93 lakh land and property fraud case, officials said on Friday. They said the Economics Offences Wing (EOW) arrested Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Dar, a resident of Jawalapora, Samson Budgam, for his involvement in a major multi-lakh financial […]
ACB arrests Patwari for accepting ₹10,000 bribe in Budgam
SRINAGAR — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday arrested a Patwari after allegedly catching him red-handed while demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹10,000 from a complainant in Budgam district. The accused public servant has been identified as Bashir Ahmad Dar, Patwari Halqa Gund Ali Nayak, Waterrehal, Tehsil Khansahab, District Budgam. According to the ACB, […]
Terrorist slain in Budgam a Pak national, was involved in attacks on IAF, civilians in 2024
SRINAGAR — A terrorist gunned down by the Indian Army in the higher reaches of Yusmarg in central Kashmir has been identified as Yasir, a Pakistani national working for the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba, with involvement in the ambush of an IAF convoy in Poonch and an attack on army and civilian workers in 2024, officials said […]
Terrorist Killed in Budgam gunfight, AK rifle recovered
SRINAGAR — A terrorist was killed in an exchange of fire with security forces during a joint search operation in the Ashdar Gali area of Budgam district on Friday, the Army said. According to Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, the operation was launched by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF based on specific intelligence […]
Five chargesheeted in Budgam fake teacher appointment, document forgery case
SRINAGAR — The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against five persons in a case involving alleged fabrication of official documents and fraudulent adjustment of three individuals as teachers in Zone Nagam of Budgam district. The chargesheet in FIR No. 36/2021 under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 201 […]
NIA carried out raids at 10 locations in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — The NIA on Saturday conducted searches at 10 locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a cross-border terror conspiracy case involving Pakistan-based handlers and a network of local Over Ground Workers (OGWs) allegedly providing logistical and other support to infiltrated terrorists. The searches, conducted across Srinagar, Kupwara, Anantnag, Pulwama and Budgam, were […]
Police attach property worth ₹10 lakh in NDPS case in Budgam
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday attached an immovable property worth approximately ₹10 lakh in the Khansahib area of Budgam district in connection with a drug trafficking case, officials said. The action was taken in connection with FIR No. 92/2026 registered under Sections 8 and 20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances […]
Mehbooba visits slain policeman’s family, flash flood victims in Budgam; seeks govt support
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday visited Lolpora in Beerwah area of Budgam district to offer condolences to the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who was killed in the line of duty in Anantnag district on July 22 and later met families affected by the recent flash […]








