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Kupwara,13 Feb : Continuing its efforts to enhance public engagement and address community concerns, Kupwara Police conducted Thana Divas at Police Station Kralpora, Police Post Drugmulla, and Police Post Khurhama. Additionally an Awareness Programme on New Criminal Laws was held at the Women Police Station Kupwara to educate women about legal reforms and their rights. At Police Station Kralpora, the programme was chaired by Syed Mujahid-ul-Haq-JKPS, DySP DAR Kupwara, where residents highlighted various issues with regard to policing and development including hard hand on drug peddling and the need for a Sports Ground, Gymnasium, and Public Library etc in the…

Handwara, February 12, 2025 – An awareness program on the newly introduced criminal laws was successfully conducted today at Higher Secondary School Muqam Hindwanpora. The session was led by Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Handwara, Shri Zafar Iqbal (JKPS), with active participation from students and the local public. The program aimed to educate attendees about the key changes in criminal laws, their implications, and the importance of legal awareness in society. ASP Handwara Shri Zafar Iqbal emphasized the role of law in ensuring justice and maintaining social order. He urged students and locals to stay informed about their legal rights…

Kupwara, 12 Feb 2025 – Continuing its fight against the drug menace, Kupwara Police apprehended two drug peddlers and seized contraband substances during a surprise Naka checking at FCI Bumhama on the evening of 11th February 2025, at around 9:00 PM. A police party from Police Post Drugmulla found two individuals moving suspiciously and, upon searching them, recovered 1200 grams of charas powder-like substance and 20 grams of charas-like substance from their possession.The accused have been identified as Aijaz Ahmad Ganie, S/O Khazir Mohammad Ganie R/O Khumriyal and Hakim Din Khatana S/O Taj Din Khatana, R/O Gagal KatiyawaliIn this regard,…

Kupwara,Feb 11: Medical shops, polyclinics, private doctor clinics, dental clinics, Biochemical labs, USG clinics, Dental clinics were checked today forRegistration, Licenses, Medical waste disposal, computerized bill system, CCTVs , space parameters, Toilet system, collection centres etc. A team which includes Tehsildar KupwaraDistrict Health OfficerAssistant Drug ControllerIncharge Drug Store SDH KupwaraNaib Tehsildar Kupwara B strictly checked medical establishments in the Kupwara Town in particular. "One portion of Medical Establishments of Kupwara Town inspected by Team. Work of two labs stopped for one day, one dental clinic warned and work stopped for one day, one USG centre closed for running same on…

Kupwara, 11th Feb : In a decisive action against narco-terrorism and illegal drug trade, Police Station Kupwara today attached two residential properties belonging to notorious drug smugglers from Karnah under Section 68A of the NDPS Act. The residential house of Zakir Hussain Shah, son of Ali Hyder Shah, resident of Takiya Bahadarkote, has been attached in connection with FIR No. 78/2020 registered at Police Station Karnah under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act, 7/25 I.A. Act, and 13,16,18,39 of UAPA. The case pertains to the recovery of 5 kg of heroin, five pistols, and other arms/ammunition from his possession. Investigations…

Kupwara, 11th Feb: In a continued effort to combat the growing menace of drug abuse, Police Station Sogam, today conducted a Drug Awareness Program in line with the calendar issued by District Police Headquarters, Kupwara. The event was attended by local Imams of Masjids and respected community members, who play a crucial role in shaping public awareness and guiding the youth. During his speech, Insp Imtiyaz Ahmad SHO PS Sogam stressed on the critical role of the community in curbing this menace and urged the Imams of the mosques to address the harmful effects of drug abuse in their Friday…