JAMMU — Security forces on Wednesday launched a cordon and search operation following reports of suspicious movement near the Line of Control in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, security officials said. Troops of the Rashtriya Rifles along with police personnel cordoned off Behari Rakh forest and its adjoining villages in the Mendhar sector […]
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16 Corps GOC visits forward areas along LoC in Rajouri
JAMMU — The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Army’s 16 Corps, Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva, on Tuesday visited forward areas along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district and reviewed the operational preparedness. He lauded the steadfast vigilance and dedication of troops to their duty in guarding the border. In a […]
Police conduct searches accross Jammu; several OGWs, terror suspects arrested
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted a series of searches and raids across Jammu division on Tuesday and have arrested several Over Ground Workers (OGW’s) and terror suspects. “In a significant crackdown on terror networks, the Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted a series of searches and raids across the Jammu region. The operations […]
Four drug peddlers arrested in Reasi, 9.76 grams heroin recovered
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested four notorious drug peddlers in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday and recovered 9.76 grams of heroin (Chitta) from their possession. “A vehicle bearing Registration No. JK20A-8100 coming from Katra towards Reasi was intercepted for routine inspection during a naka checking operation at Sula Naka. […]
Policeman killed as car plunges into deep gorge in Kathua
JAMMU — A policeman was killed when his private car skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Tuesday, officials said. Selection grade constable Liaqat Ali of 2009 batch was on way to his home in Bani area when he lost control of his car, resulting […]
Woman exfiltrates to PoK after illegally crossing LoC in Poonch
JAMMU — A 28-year-old woman reportedly exfiltrated to Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) after illegally crossing the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said on Monday. Fatima Bi, a resident of a forward village in Kirni sector, reportedly crossed the border on Sunday evening, they added. Police have launched a probe after […]
Four J&K players sold in IPL 2025 auction, 10 others went unsold
SRINAGAR — Four players from Jammu and Kashmir were sold in the IPL 2025 auction, while 10 others, went unsold in IPL auction 2025 held in Saudi Arabia. According to details obtained by the news agency Kashmir News Observer, a total of 14 players from Jammu and Kashmir were up for auction. Two players were […]
Police conduct searches at houses of militant associates in Udhampur
JAMMU (KIMS) — While continuing its crackdown on terror elements, the Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted searches at houses of militant associates in Udhampur district of Jammu division on Monday. “The Police in Udhampur district conducted extensive searches at multiple locations in Basantgarh area of district Udhampur, including Rai Chak, Kadwah, Ponara, Loudhra, Sang etc […]
Two retired revenue officials among four arrested in land grabbing case in Jammu
JAMMU — Four persons, including two former revenue officials, were arrested for their alleged involvement in an eight-year-old case related to land grabbing here, Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Monday. The arrested accused, including a retired Tehsildar and a retired Girdawar, were among eight persons earlier chargesheeted in the case, which […]
Policeman injured during anti-ropeway protest in Katra, strike called off
JAMMU — A policeman was injured when a march by shopkeepers and labourers against a proposed ropeway project along the trek route to the Vaishno Devi shrine turned violent on Monday as protesters resorted to stone pelting and clashed with police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. After hour-long discussions with protesters, the district administration […]








