Kashmir

7 drug peddlers apprehended, 7.86 Kg contraband seized, 8 cases registered in Anantnag

ANANTNAG — Police in Anantnag registered eight cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, apprehended seven alleged drug peddlers, seized a vehicle and recovered over 7.86 kg of contraband substances during a series of anti-drug operations across the district, officials said on Monday. During one operation, police apprehended Sareer Ahmad Bhat, a […]

Kashmir

Police seize 16 vehicles in crackdown on illegal mining in Anantnag, Awantipora

ANANTNAG — Police seized 16 vehicles allegedly involved in illegal mining during a night-time enforcement drive in Anantnag and Awantipora, officials said on Sunday. In Anantnag, police seized seven tractors, two tippers and five dumpers allegedly involved in illegal mining. During security checks, 87 suspicious persons were detained for verification. Police also took action against […]

Kashmir

Police attaches ₹1.30 crore shopping complex of alleged drug peddler in Anantnag

ANANTNAG — Police has attached a double-storey shopping complex worth approximately ₹1.30 crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in Dooru area of Anantnag district, officials said on Sunday. The property belongs to Mohammad Amin Sofi, son of Abdul Rahim Sofi, a resident of Patikhas, Verinag, who is allegedly involved in multiple […]

Kashmir

Man facing serious criminal charges detained under PSA in Baramulla

BARAMULLA — Baramulla Police on Sunday executed a detention warrant under the Public Safety Act (PSA) against a man from Arampora, officials said. The detainee, identified as Hatif Bilal Sofi, son of Bilal Ahmad Sofi, a resident of Arampora, Baramulla, was subsequently lodged at District Jail Anantnag in accordance with legal procedures, police said. According […]

Kashmir

IGP Kashmir reviews crime disposal, winter preparedness across Valley

SRINAGAR — Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar, on Saturday reviewed crime disposal, security preparedness and policing measures across Kashmir, stressing time-bound investigations, intelligence-based policing and adequate winter arrangements for police personnel. The meeting was held in hybrid mode and attended by all three Range DIGs and district SSPs of Kashmir Zone. […]

Jammu

Crime Branch chargesheets 65 in cases involving illegal stay of Pakistani nationals in Jammu

JAMMU — The Special Crime Wing (SCW) Crime Branch Jammu has filed chargesheets against 65 accused in connection with cases involving the illegal stay of Pakistani nationals in four districts of the Jammu division, an official said on Saturday. The chargesheet was filed following completion of investigation in eight separate incidents before competent courts in […]

Jammu

Police challan 131 vehicles, seize 20 in crackdown on unsafe vehicles in Kathua

KATHUA — Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified enforcement against old, unsafe and unroadworthy vehicles in Kathua district, challaning 131 vehicles and seizing 20 over the past three days. Police said the drive was aimed at enhancing road safety and preventing mechanically unsafe and poorly maintained vehicles from endangering commuters and other road users. Vehicle […]