SRINAGAR/JAMMU — The police on Monday carried out raids at dozens of places in Srinagar, Doda and Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir as part of the massive clampdown on terror ecosystem launched after the horrific Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 persons dead. “The searches were conducted in accordance with proper legal procedures in the […]
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Authorities ordered prohibition on sale, stitching and storage of army uniforms in Kishtwar
JAMMU — Authorities have ordered prohibition on sale, stitching and storage of army uniforms and combat pattern dresses in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district to check their misuse by anti-national elements. Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar, Rajesh Kumar Shavan ordered the prohibition. “Whereas, this threat posed by subversive elements is an imminent danger to public safety, public […]
IGP, Div Com visit Kishtwar to review security situation
KISHTWAR (KIMS) — In a significant development aimed at reviewing the prevailing security scenario and assessing preparedness for upcoming events and devising comprehensive future preparedness in District Kishtwar, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu Zone, Sh. Bhim Sen Tuti, IPS, and Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sh. Ramesh Kumar, IAS, jointly visited the district today. The visit […]
22 families shifted amid lurking threat of landslide in Kishtwar
JAMMU — At least 22 families have been shifted as a precautionary measure due to the lurking threat of a landslide in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, a government official said. Traffic remained suspended on the Kishtwar-Paddar road, connecting the famous Machail Mata shrine for the third day on Saturday. District Development Commissioner […]
Lawyer allegedly commits suicide by shooting self in Kishtwar
JAMMU — A lawyer allegedly shot himself to death on Tuesday at Akhyar Abad in Kishtwar district, officials said. Officials said that a man using his licensed weapon allegedly shot himself to death at his residence. The deceased has been identified as advocate Ghulam Nabi Zargar resident of Akhyar Abad Kishtwar. Meanwhile, police have registered […]
Machail Mata temple reopens for pilgrims after winter in Kishtwar
JAMMU — The revered shrine of Shree Machail Mata in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district has been reopened for pilgrims after winter, heralding the commencement of the annual Yatra season, officials said on Monday. The temple was thrown open on the occasion of Baisakhi on Sunday with Jammu divisional commissioner Ramesh Kumar reviewing the arrangements […]
Militant killed in Kishtwar encounter; combing operation underway in Udhampur
JAMMU — One militant was killed Friday in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, while a separate operation to track down a group of three militants is underway in Udhampur district, Army officials said. The security agencies have expanded the scope of surveillance to the Bhaderwah area of Doda district […]
Security forces resume search operations in Udhampur, Kishtwar
JAMMU — Security forces on Thursday resumed search operations after night-long cordons in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur and Kishtwar districts, officials said. The night-long cordons were places after brief encounters between security forces and terrorists in Jopher-Marta belt of Udhampur district and Chatroo belt of Kishtwar district on Wednesday following the establishment of contact with […]
Soldier killed in accidental fire in Kishtwar
JAMMU — A soldier was killed on Sunday in an accidental fire in Kishtwar district, identified as 27-year-old Vijay Kumar of Rajasthan, he was found dead on duty this morning. “He was immediately shifted to the hospital where doctors said he was dead on arrival. Police have registered a case in this incident to ascertain […]
Various steps taken to promote adventure, religious tourism in Padder: Omar Abdullah
JAMMU — Acknowledging the great tourism potential of Padder Valley, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said various steps have been taken to promote adventure and religious tourism in the picturesque belt in Kishtwar district. Known for its Sapphire mines and the Chandi Mata temple at Machail, Padder Valley covers the entire […]