JAMMU — The J&K Police on Thursday claimed a breakthrough in the Kathua militant attack by arresting two Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) associates who facilitated the militant attack. Police sources said that two JeM associates have been arrested from the hilly area of Kathua district. Sustained questioning of these two militant associates is likely to lead to […]
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J&K police issues alert on JeM video, asks people not to share it
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday issued an alert about a propaganda video by the pro-Pakistan banned militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), cautioning people against sharing it it as it may attract charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The JeM has produced a 5 minute and 55 second video with a […]
Police files UAPA case against Shia mourners for ‘Hezbollah Slogans’ during 8th Muharram procession in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Shia mourners for raising Hezbollah flags and slogans during 8th Muharram procession in the summer capital, Srinagar. Top sources told Kashmir Dot Com that the slogans were chanted and flags were raised as part of the traditional Muharram observance, which […]
J&K political parties slam DGP for accusing them of hobnobbing with militants
SRINAGAR — Mainstream political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday united in their criticism of Director General of Police (DGP) R R Swain’s recent remark that regional outfits are collaborating with militant leaders for “political gains”. While PDP president Mehbooba Mufti demanded Swain’s dismissal, the National Conference (NC) and the People’s Conference slammed the […]
Pakistan infiltrated civil society with help of mainstream or regional politics in Valley: DGP RR Swain
JAMMU — Elaborating on the recent increase in militant attacks, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police, RR Swain said on Monday that Pakistan successfully infiltrated all important aspects of civil society, with the help of so-called mainstream or regional politics in the Valley. While addressing students at the Orientation Programme at the Indian Institute […]
Police apprehended three fraudsters in Baramulla
SRINAGAR — Police in Jammu & Kashmir’s Baramulla district, on Saturday, arrested three fraudsters who pretended to sell and purchase vehicles and promised government jobs. A police statement said that in a significant breakthrough, the Kreeri Police Station in Baramulla apprehended a gang of three fraudsters who preyed on unsuspecting individuals in the Baramulla area. […]
Police conducts raids on premises of businessman arrested in Official Secrets Act case
JAMMU — Police conducted searches on Thursday at the premises of a businessman arrested a day back in connection with a case under the Official Secrets Act, officials said here. Tarun Behl was taken into custody on Wednesday in connection with the case registered at a police station here for allegedly spreading misinformation with mala […]
Srinagar Police register case under Official Secrets Act over sensitive document leak
SRINAGAR — Srinagar Police have registered a case under the Official Secrets Act following the leak of a sensitive document that detailed reductions and withdrawals in security for various protected persons. An official told Kashmir Dot Com that he case has been filed at Police Station Shergari Srinagar under FIR number 48/2024. Authorities are actively […]
J&K Police to recruit SPOs from 22 militancy-affected villages in Rajouri
JAMMU — In the backdrop of militant-related incidents in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, police are recruiting Special Police Officers (SPOs) from 22 villages severely affected by militancy in the area. This initiative follows the recent announcement by Director General of Police (DGP) R R Swain that village defence groups and SPOs […]
Security forces arrest suspected militant associate in Baramulla
SRINAGAR — Security forces apprehended a suspected militant associate in the Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Monday. Police, army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel set up a joint checkpoint at Machipora in the Bomai area of Sopore late on Sunday. “During checking, a vehicle coming from Bomai […]