JAMMU — A body of a cop was found in mysterious conditions near district police line Rajouri on Thursday. Officials told GNS that a cop was found lying near DPL Rajouri in unconscious state. Soon he was shifted to nearby hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. The deceased cop has been identified as Havaldar […]
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Death toll from unknown illness in Rajouri rises to 8, Central team of experts setup
JAMMU — The death toll from an unknown illness in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district has risen to eight, with another child succumbing to the mysterious disease in a hospital here on Wednesday, prompting authorities to set up a central team of experts to assist in investigating the cases and fatalities in the affected village. […]
Two narcotics smugglers arrested with 5.5 kg heroin near LoC in Rajouri
JAMMU — Two suspected narcotics smugglers were arrested and 5.50 kilogrammes of heroin seized from them near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Monday. The seizure of the huge quantity of heroin, worth crores of rupees in the international market, from the Nowshera sector thwarted an attempt […]
Not reached any conclusion yet: Health Minister on mysterious deaths in Rajouri
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakeena Masood on Sunday said a probe into the recent mysterious deaths of seven persons at a remote village in Rajouri district is yet to reach any conclusion. Masood, accompanied by Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest and Tribal Affairs Javed Ahmed Rana, senior government officials and local MLA […]
Health teams intensify efforts to probe 7 deaths due to food poisoning in Rajouri
JAMMU — Asking people not to panic after the mysterious deaths of seven persons belonging to two families, the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Friday said they are closely monitoring the situation as health teams intensified their efforts as part of an in-depth survey in the remote area. Seven persons – a […]
Minor girl dies, two elder brothers fell sick due to food poisoning in Rajouri
JAMMU — A seven-year-old girl died and her two elder brothers fell sick due to a suspected case of food poisoning in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Thursday, officials said. This was the second case of food poisoning in the past five days in the district. On Sunday, a man and his three children […]
Army soldier shoots himself dead by using his service rifle in Rajouri
JAMMU — In an apparent case of suicide, an Army personnel allegedly shot himself dead using his service rifle in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Havaldar Indesh Kumar was on sentry duty inside his camp at the Anjanwali village in the Manjakote area when he fatally shot himself late Tuesday, the […]
Suspected food poisoning kills four family members in Rajouri
JAMMU — A 40-year-old man and his three children died, while his wife and another daughter fell sick, due to suspected food poisoning in a remote village in Rajouri district here on Sunday, officials said. Fazal Hussain, his wife Shamim Akhter, 38, and the couple’s four children, hailing from Badhal Gorla village, were admitted to […]
Surprise inspection highlights mismanagement in govt office in Rajouri
JAMMU — Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district ordered a probe after some individuals were allegedly found handling official documents during a surprise inspection of a government office on Thursday, an official said. Rajouri Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma conducted the inspection at the assistant regional transport officer’s (ARTO) office and found some individuals inside […]
16 Corps GOC visits forward areas along LoC in Rajouri
JAMMU — The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Army’s 16 Corps, Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva, on Tuesday visited forward areas along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district and reviewed the operational preparedness. He lauded the steadfast vigilance and dedication of troops to their duty in guarding the border. In a […]