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Kupwara, April 16 :As part of its ongoing efforts to promote legal awareness, Kupwara Police organised an awareness programme on the newly enacted criminal laws at Alexandra School, Dragmulla. The programme was presided over by Shri G.M. Bhat (JKPS), Additional Superintendent of Police, Kupwara, as the Chief Guest, accompanied by Senior Prosecuting Officer Shri Masroor Ahmad, DySP (P) Shri Shivek Sharma, and DO Dragmulla PSI Shri Bilal Rashed. The event began with a lecture by Senior Prosecuting Officer Shri Masroor Ahmad, who outlined key provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam…

Kupwara, Apr 15 : Continuing its drive against illegal activities, Police Post Bazar apprehended a bootlegger and recovered 13 bottles of illicit liquor during a naka checking.A police team from Police Post bazar while conducting naka checking near geerjatchi intercepted and apprehended an individual identified as Ashik Hussain khatana S/O mohammad din khatana R/O Kralpora .During the search, 13 bottles of illegal liquor were recovered from his possession. Accordingly, a case FIR No. 110/2025 U/S 50 Excise Act has been registered at Police Station Kupwara, and further investigation has been set into motion. Kupwara Police remains committed to taking strict…

Peerzada Zubair Kupwara, Apr 14 : In a powerful example of inclusive development and national service, Simari, a border village in Karnah Valley, Jammu & Kashmir, has been fully electrified and LPG-enabled through a joint initiative of the Indian Army’s Vajr Division and Aseem Foundation, under the aegis of Chinar Corps. Situated on the Line of Control, with one half of the village across in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Simari holds deep strategic and democratic importance as Polling Booth No. 1 of India. Until now, the villagers struggled with limited power and primitive cooking facilities. This project has transformed 53 households with…

Handwara, April 12: In a tragic road accident that shook the Handwara region of North Kashmir, two precious lives were lost and at least 17 individuals injured, the majority of them young female students. In response, local civil society groups have come forward with an urgent appeal to the administration—demanding advanced medical care, emotional support, and dignified compensation for the victims and their families.In a joint statement issued today, civil society members extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for strength in this hour of immense grief. “We have lost two innocent souls. Seventeen others are battling injuries,…

Kupwara Apr 11 : Police Station Kupwara received a written complaint alleging that a local computer shop was involved in the preparation and issuance of fake police verifications, which are required for applying for jobs such as porters. The complainant stated that he had approached a computer shop run by Nissar Ahmad Khan S/O Mohammad Khan R/O Kupwara, who promised to arrange the verification in exchange for money. A payment was made to the accused; however, upon receiving the verification document, it was found to be forged and fake.Acting promptly on the complaint, FIR No. 103/2025 was registered at Police…

Kupwara, April 11, 2025:It was reliably learnt through credible sources that certain inmates lodged in District Jail Kupwara were illegally using mobile phones, in violation of jail regulations and security protocols.Acting swiftly on this input, a surprise search was conducted on 06/02/2025 by the Superintendent of District Jail Kupwara, assisted by a police team from Police Station Kupwara. During the search, 03 mobile phones and 01 SIM card were recovered from the possession of the jail inmates.The matter was accordingly entered in the Daily Diary of Police Station Kupwara, and a detailed report was submitted before the Hon’ble Sub Judge,…

Kupwara, April 10 : As part of its ongoing initiative to promote community-oriented policing, build trust-based relationships, and ensure effective public grievance redressal, Kupwara Police today organized ‘Thana Diwas’ at various police establishments across the district.A flagship event of the day was held at Police Station Kupwara, which was chaired by SSP Kupwara, Shri Ghulam Jeelani Wani (JKPS). The program was attended by DySPs (Probationers) — Mr. Shivek Sharma, Mr. Raghav Chowdhary, Mr. Goldy Sharma, and Ms. Manisha Kumari — along with SHO Kupwara, Inspector Yasir Rashid. The event witnessed active and enthusiastic participation from local residents, civil society representatives,…

Kupwara, April 10, 2025:In an effort to strengthen the investigation and prosecution process of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) cases, Kupwara Police today organized a comprehensive Training Session-cum-Workshop on the NDPS Act, 1985 at the District Police Office (DPO) Kupwara.The workshop was chaired by SSP Kupwara Mr. Ghulam Jeelani and attended by ASP Kupwara Mr. Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, DySP Headquarters Kupwara Mr. Mohammad Rafee Rather, DySP Lolab Mr. Javaid Lone, and DySP DAR Kupwara Mr. Gulzar Ahmad, along with all SHOs, DOs, and Investigating Officers (IOs) from across the district.The key highlight of the session was a detailed lecture…

Kupwara, April 10, 2025:In a significant development aimed at curbing drug menace Lalpora Police apprehended one individual during a routine patrol and recovered contraband substances from his possession.On April 9, 2025 at approximately 2300 hours a police party from Police Station Lalpora while on patrolling duty in the Bunpora area noticed a person behaving suspiciously. The individual was intercepted and identified as Fayaz Ahmad Wani son of Abdul Rashid Wani resident of Lolab. During his personal search a substantial amount of Charas-like substance was recovered from his possession.In this connection, FIR No. 19/2025 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act…