Jammu & Kashmir

Kupwara Police and Civil Administration Launch Public Awareness Programmes on New Criminal Laws

Kupwara Police and Civil Administration Launch Public Awareness Programmes on New Criminal Laws

Kupwara, Feb 15 : In a concerted effort to educate the public about the recently enacted criminal laws, and following directives from the Jammu and Kashmir Home Department and Police Headquarters (PHQ), Kupwara Police, in collaboration with the District Administration Kupwara, has initiated comprehensive awareness programmes across District Kupwara. Today, such programmes were held in Kupwara town, Kralpora, and Sogam. These initiatives aim to promote a deeper understanding of the legal reforms among citizens and officials alike. The events witnessed active participation from a diverse cross-section of society, including officers and officials from the civil administration, local citizens, members of…
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Kupwara Police Organizes Thana Divas and Awareness Programme on New Criminal Laws

Kupwara Police Organizes Thana Divas and Awareness Programme on New Criminal Laws

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…
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Awareness Program on New Criminal Laws Conducted at Higher Secondary School Muqam Hindwanpora

Awareness Program on New Criminal Laws Conducted at Higher Secondary School Muqam Hindwanpora

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…
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Kupwara Police Seizes Contraband, Arrests Two Drug Peddlers

Kupwara Police Seizes Contraband, Arrests Two Drug Peddlers

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,…
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Checking of Medical Establishments Drive in Kupwara

Checking of Medical Establishments Drive in Kupwara

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…
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Kupwara Police Attaches Properties of Notorious Narco-Terror Smugglers in Karnah

Kupwara Police Attaches Properties of Notorious Narco-Terror Smugglers in Karnah

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…
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Kupwara Police Organizes Drug Awareness Program at Police Station Sogam

Kupwara Police Organizes Drug Awareness Program at Police Station Sogam

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…
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Kupwara Police Apprehends Two Drug Peddlers; Contraband Recovered

Kupwara Police Apprehends Two Drug Peddlers; Contraband Recovered

Kupwara, 11 February 2025: In a significant action against drug peddling, Police Post Bazaar apprehended two individuals and recovered contraband during a routine checking operation. On the evening of 10-02-2025, at approximately 2045 hours, a checkpoint was established by Police Post Bazaar at Geerhati Kupwara as part of routine checking. During checking two individuals were found roaming in a suspicious manner. The checking party tactfully apprehended them, and upon questioning, they disclosed their identities as,Sameer Ahmad Zargar, son of Bashir Ahmad Zargar, resident of Tiker Kupwara and Sachin Koul, son of Suresh Koul, resident of Nagrota JammuUpon conducting their personnel…
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Handwara police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers, Seize contraband

Handwara police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers, Seize contraband

Handwara, January 10, 2025: Continuing its relentless drive against the menace of drugs, Handwara Police have arrested Two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession. Police Handwara established a Naka at Champora Crossing and intercepted Two persons identified as Mohammed Gulzar Mir son of Gh Mohi ud din Mir resident of Amargarh Sharkoot and Faisal Ahmed Mir son of Ghulam Ahmad Mir resident of Manzgam. During their personal search, 62 grams of contraband Charas-like substances has been recovered from their possession. Accordingly both have been arrested and shifted to police station Villgam for further investigation.A case under relevant…
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Kupwara Police Arrests Bootlegger; 37 Bottles of Illicit Liquor Seized

Kupwara Police Arrests Bootlegger; 37 Bottles of Illicit Liquor Seized

Kupwara, February 10, 2025Continuing its drive against illegal activities, Police Post Kalaroos apprehended a bootlegger and recovered 37 bottles of illicit liquor during a naka checking. A police team from Police Post Kalaroos, while conducting naka checking near Fire Service Station Kalaroos, intercepted and apprehended an individual identified as Hilal Ahmad Bhat S/O Khizar Ahmad Bhat R/O Kalaroos.During the search, 37 bottles of illegal liquor were recovered from his possession. Accordingly, a case FIR No. 37/2025 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…
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