JAMMU (KIMS) — The Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of six lives in a devastating fire incident in Kathua district. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister described the incident as deeply painful, particularly as it claimed the lives of six people and injuring another four. “It is […]
Tag: Kathua
Former DySP, five others suffocate to death as house caught fire in Kathua
JAMMU — A former deputy superintendent of police and his three-year-old grandson were among six people who suffocated to death when their rented accommodation caught fire in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district early on Wednesday, an official said. Four other people injured in the incident were undergoing treatment in a hospital. According to police, locals […]
Woman among two drug peddlers detained under NDPS Act in Kathua
JAMMU (KIMS) — Under the overall supervision of SSP Kathua, the J&K Police in Kathua district apprehended two hardcore drug peddlers. These individuals, habitual offenders, were involved in the possession and transportation of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances in multiple NDPS cases registered at PS Kathua and PS Rajbagh. In the first case, a police […]
Search operation underway after villagers report suspicious movement in Kathua
JAMMU — A massive search operation is underway in Kandi area near the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district after local villagers reported suspicious movement, officials said on Sunday. The joint search operation by police, Army and CRPF was launched in several forward villages of Hiranagar sector late Saturday night, the officials said. […]
Govt official suspended in Kathua; deputy CM warns underperforming officials
JAMMU — A government official was suspended in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua on Wednesday for his alleged failure to stop illegal mining, as Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary inspected various offices in the district and warned stern action against underperforming officials. District Mineral Officer, Kathua, Naveen Kumar was placed under suspension, pending an inquiry into […]
Police attaches property worth Rs 1.08 Crore of three drug peddlers in Kathua
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police attached residential properties worth Rs. 1.08 Crores of three drug peddlers in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Jammu and Kashmir Police attached residential houses of Raj Wali@ Sher Ali@ Shidu, Son of Sattar Din of Jagatpur Maggar […]
Ten OGWs arrested in major crackdown on militant networks in Kathua
JAMMU — Ten over ground workers (OGWs) of militant groups were arrested on Wednesday during a massive crackdown aimed at dismantling the militant ecosystem in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. The sweeping operation at 17 locations was jointly conducted by police and CRPF in general area of Malhar, Bani and upper reaches […]
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 […]
Italian tourist detained for questioning in Kathua, later released
JAMMU — A 41-year-old Italian tourist was detained for questioning after he was found moving on a bicycle near the International Border in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, security officials said. The foreigner, identified as Sciacca Marco from Torino in Italy, had arrived in India from Pakistan through Wagah border in Punjab […]
Kathua Encounter: Militant, J&K Police HC killed; DySP Operations, ASI injured
JAMMU (KIMS) — A militant and Head Constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police were killed while DySP Operations and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) suffered injuries in an encounter in Kathua district of Jammu division. The encounter broke out between joint team of security forces and militants at Rasana village in Billawar area of Kathua district on […]