SRINAGAR — Authorities in Kashmir have directed people not to directly consume spring water in Ganderbal district and rural areas of Srinagar after samples collected from 37 water bodies were found to contain harmful bacteria. In a notice issued on Wednesday, the Jal Shakti department said if at all spring water is to be used, […]
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Police seizes eight vehicles for illegal mining in separate FIRs in Srinagar
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In yet another operation against illegal transportation of mining meterial, Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out raids against the mineral mafia and seized eight vehicles ferrying illegal mining material. These raids were carried out by Police Station Panthachowk. Accordingly, a Case FIR No’s. 10/25, 11/25, 12/25 u/s 223 BNS stand registered in […]
Police busts inter-state drug trafficking module in Srinagar, two arrested
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The police have dismantled a significant inter-state drug trafficking network while investigating Case FIR No. 136/2024 under sections 8/22-29 of the NDPS Act. Police in a statement said, “This breakthrough highlights the department’s unwavering commitment to combating the drug menace.” Based on evidence, including bank transactions and communication records, two key drug […]
Srinagar Police destroys 121 kilograms of seized narcotic substances
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — As part of the nationwide campaign initiated by the Hon’ble Home Minister of India, the Drug Disposal Committee of District Srinagar has destroyed 121 kilograms of seized narcotic substances. These drugs were confiscated in connection with multiple FIRs registered across Srinagar. The destruction process was carried out after obtaining the necessary orders […]
Srinagar Police seize 290 bottles of Codeine Phosphate in Panthachowk
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday recovered 290 bottles of Codeine Phosphate from a residential house in Panthachowk area of Srinagar district. “290 bottles of Codeine Phosphate were recovered after a team of Police Station Panthachowk conducted a search operation based on credible information at a the residence of Irfan Ahmad Ganie, […]
Police seized illegal drugs transported via courier company in Srinagar
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police have successfully seized a large consignment of illegal drugs being transported through a courier service in Karan Nagar area of Srinagar district on Tuesday. The consignment was recovered during a search operation conducted by police at the premises of Shree Maruti Courier Service located in Chota Bazar. “Substantial […]
Two drug peddlers arrested in Srinagar, contraband substances recovered
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — While continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered contraband substances from their possession. “Two drug peddlers identified as Imran Ahmad Ganie, son of Gh. Mohammed Ganie, resident of Naibasti […]
Fire in canteen at Badamibagh Army cantonment, one civilian dead
SRINAGAR — A non-local civilian died in a fire incident inside the Badamibagh Army cantonment here on Saturday, officials said. The fire broke out in a civil canteen at the cantonment, resulting in damage to the structure, the officials said. They said a civil contractor, identified as Rajesh Kumar from Haryana, received burn injuries in […]
Theft case solved within 24 hours in Srinagar; stolen property recovered, accused arrested
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police in Srinagar have solved a theft case within hours by arresting accused person involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen jewellery from her possession. Police Station Shaltang received an application from one person namely Mst Aimen Akhzar, daughter of Peerzada Akhzar Hussain, resident of Umerabad Srinagar […]
Fraudulent goldsmith arrested in Srinagar, counterfeit ornaments seized
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday apprehended an individual in Srinagar involved in the sale of counterfeit gold ornaments. “On 09-01-2025, a written complaint was lodged at Police Station Nowhatta by an individual namely Nisar Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Bindoo Kokernag, at present living in Srinagar & working as a storekeeper […]









