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 […]
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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 […]
Moulana Anwar Shah Kashmiri’s ancestral home crumbles amid Govt apathy
KUPWARA — Seven years ago, the then dispensation led by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had announced developing the 148-year-old ancestral house of Moulana Anwar Shah Kashmiri at Warnow Lolab as a heritage site but nothing has been done so far in this regard. An official communiqué under Order No 944 by the Education Department was […]
Abducted Kupwara woman recovered from Rajasthan, accused arrested: Police
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a significant event, police in Kupwara successfully recovered an abducted woman and apprehended the accused from Rajasthan following a swift and diligent investigation into a kidnapping case reported earlier this month. “On November 20, 2024, Police Post Bazaar received a written complaint from one Manzoor Ahmad Mir son of Ghulam Hassan […]
Property of notorious drug peddler attached under NDPS Act in Kupwara
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir Police attached a residential property in Lolab area of Kupwara district in North Kashmir on Monday. Jammu and Kashmir Police attached the residential house under Section 68 (F) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 of Lateef Ahmad Chouhan, […]
Right to property is human right: J&K High Court asks Army to pay 46 years rent to land owner
SRINAGAR — The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently held that the right to property now falls within the realm of human rights. Disposing of a petition on November 20, Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal directed the Army, which had occupied the parcel of the petitioner’s land since 1978, to pay the rent […]
Militant hideout busted in Handwara, ammunition and explosives recovered
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police along with security forces have busted a militant hideout in the forest area of Mughalpora Kremhora in Handwara area of Kupwara district on Sunday and recovered ammunition and explosives from the site. “Acting on a specific input, Police along with Army (15 RR) and CRPF (92 Bn), launched […]