KUPWARA — An Army soldier died after he was hit by a bullet fired from his service rifle in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. It was not immediately clear if it was a case of suicide. The jawan, hailing from Punjab, was hit by the bullet in his head and […]
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Mahila Congress Kupwara president condemns BJP leader Ramesh Biduri’s remarks
SRINAGAR [Farhan Kitab] (KIMS) — In a passionate display of solidarity and strength, Mahila Congress District President Kupwara Sheikh Tahira Bashir has condemned BJP leader Ramesh Biduri for his derogatory remarks about Smt Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Ji. Sheikh Tahira emphasized the importance of respect and dignity in political discourse and called for strict action against […]
Delhi Police arrests man wanted in several cases of fraud in J&K
NEW DELHI — The Delhi Police has arrested a 33-year-old man wanted in several cases of fraud in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. Accused Bilal Ahmad, a resident of Kupwara in J&K, was allegedly involved in defrauding paramilitary personnel on the pretext of bank loans for vehicle purchase, they said. A court in […]
Arms, narcotics recovered during search operation in Kupwara: Army
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police have recovered arms and narcotics during a search operation in Kupwara district of North Kashmir. “The search operation was jointly launched by Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in Amrohi area of Tangdhar in Kupwara district on 17 December, 2024 (Tuesday) based […]
Motorcycle used in militant activities attached under UAPA in Handwara
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Acting firmly against terrorism, Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached a motorcycle used for carrying out militant activities under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in Handwara town of Kupwara district on Monday. Jammu and Kashmir Police aattached a motorcycle bearing Registration Number JK05L-7265 under the provisions of Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities […]
Police attaches properties of two alleged drug peddlers in Kupwara
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a significant move, Jammu and Kashmir Police attached residential properties of two drug peddlers under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in the border area of Karnah in Kupwara district of North Kashmir on Monday. “Two residential properties valuing approximately ₹40 lakhs of Riyaz Ahmad Shah, son of Talib […]
Cyber Cell recovers ₹1,55,208 in online financial frauds in Kupwara
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Cyber Cell have successfully recovered a total of ₹1,55,208 by resolving multiple cases of online financial fraud in Kupwara district of North Kashmir on Saturday. “In July 2024, the Cyber Cell of Kupwara Police received a complaint regarding an online earning fraud in which the complainant was duped of ₹84,380. Acting swiftly, […]
Suspected IED detected, destroyed on Handwara-Baramulla highway
SRINAGAR — Security forces on Wednesday detected and destroyed a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) on the Handwara-Baramulla highway in Kashmir, officials said. A joint patrolling party of police and army found a suspicious bag by the roadside on the highway at Langate in Handwara area of Kupwara district, the officials said. Officials said a […]
Man dies at GMC Handwara, family alleges medical negligence; MS denies
SRINAGAR — A 37-year-old man, Abdul Hameed Sofi, a resident of Arampora, Kupwara, tragically passed away at Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara on Tuesday morning while as the family has alleged medical negligence. Sofi, a father of three, was admitted to the hospital earlier in the day, complaining of arm pain and discomfort. Family members, […]
Two drug peddlers detained in Kupwara; contraband substance, cash seized
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two drug peddlers in Kupwara district of North Kashmir on Friday along with contraband substance and cash. “Two drug peddlers identified as Faizan Ahmad Zarger, son of Reyaz Ahmad Zarger and Tulha Zarger, son of Late Gh Hassan Zarger — both residents of Tikker, Kupwara were arrested […]