Jammu & Kashmir

District Police Conference Held at District Police Headquarters Kupwara

District Police Conference Held at District Police Headquarters Kupwara

Kupwara,Nov 08 : In an effort to enhance policing strategies and address contemporary challenges, a district-level police conference was conducted at District Police Headquarters Kupwara chaired by SSP Kupwara, Shri Ghulam Jeelani Wani-JKPS. The event brought together all police officers stationed in the district, modelled in lines of DGsP/IGsP conference. The primary objective of this conference was to engage in discussions and deliberations on the pressing challenges faced by law enforcement, and to formulate practical solutions for effective response and implementation. Key topics included combating cybercrime, tackling radicalization, addressing the narcotics menace, advancing police personnel training, understanding the implications of…
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Kupwara Police Seize 57 Grams of Charas at Redbugh Crossing

Kupwara Police Seize 57 Grams of Charas at Redbugh Crossing

Kupwara, Nov 07: In an ongoing effort to combat drug trafficking in the region, Kupwara Police apprehended an individual with 57 grams of suspected charas during a checkpoint operation at Redbugh Crossing. The operation was conducted by a team from Police Post Drugmulla, who had established a checkpoint at Redbugh Crossing. During routine checking, officers intercepted and detained an individual identified as Aijaz Ahmad Gojar, a resident of Keegam Kupwara. Upon conducting a search, the officers discovered 57 grams of a charas-like substance in his possession. A case under FIR No. 256/2024 has been registered at the police station kupwara…
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DC Srinagar pays surprise visit to Children Hospital Bemina

DC Srinagar pays surprise visit to Children Hospital Bemina

SRINAGAR NOVEMBER 05:- Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Tuesday evening paid a surprise visit to Paediatric(Children) Hospital, Bemina and took stock of facilities being provided to the patients especially new born babies in the Hospital.Deputy Commissioner inspected NICU, PICU and several wards of the hospital and interacted with attendants about medical facilities. While interacting with the attendants, he said that patients should be provided every facility, especially to new born babies and also directed the hospital management for further improving medicare facilities. The DC also took stock of availability of medicines and directed to ensure proper dress code…
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Lt Governor interacts with Youth at Baramulla; reiterates Government’s commitment towards empowerment & welfare of Youth of J&K

Lt Governor interacts with Youth at Baramulla; reiterates Government’s commitment towards empowerment & welfare of Youth of J&K

BARAMULLA, NOVEMBER 05: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited Baramulla and interacted with the youth during the Raabta- e-Awaam programme, organized by Save Youth Save Future foundation.The Lieutenant Governor said the terrorists targeting our people will be brought to justice. He has warned the perpetrators and those aiding and sheltering terrorists.“We will not spare terrorists and those aiding and abetting them in targeting our people. We will bring them to justice. People must stand up against the perpetrators of terror. Security forces, administration and people should work together to wipe-out terrorism,” the Lieutenant Governor said.The Lieutenant Governor reiterated the…
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SSP Kupwara Honours Police Team for Securing Conviction in Major NDPS Case

SSP Kupwara Honours Police Team for Securing Conviction in Major NDPS Case

Today, an award ceremony was held at the District Police Hqrs Kupwara, where Ghulam Jeelani Wani-JKPS, SSP Kupwara, honoured eight officers and officials of District Police Kupwara with Cash Rewards sanctioned by PHQ and DGP’s Commendation Certificates. This recognition was for their outstanding efforts in securing a conviction in Case FIR No. 56/2019 U/S 8/21, 29 NDPS Act of Police Station Karnah, which involved the seizure of 15 kgs of brown sugar. The investigation led by Insp Waseem Ahmad, with support of Ab Rashid Dar(APP) ,Insp Azad SI Zaffar and the rest of the team, resulted in the conviction of…
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Kupwara Police Intercepts Drug Trafficking Attempt; 180 Grams of Suspected Brown Sugar Seized

Kupwara Police Intercepts Drug Trafficking Attempt; 180 Grams of Suspected Brown Sugar Seized

Kupwara, November 3, 2024– Acting on vigilance efforts to curb drug trafficking, Kupwara Police apprehended three suspects in possession of a significant quantity of suspected brown sugar, weighing approximately 180 grams, during a routine checkpoint operation at Bumhama near Drugmulla. At around 19:45 hours, a team led by In-Charge Police Post (ICPP)Drugmulla established a random checkpoint near the Bumhama check post. During the operation, police personnel noticed three individuals approaching from Mughalpora toward Bumhama Chowk. Upon sighting the checkpoint, the suspects attempted to flee, but the swift response of the police team led to their immediate apprehension. Upon preliminary questioning,…
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Agriculture Minister Visits Kulangam Kupwara, lays foundation stone of administrative, Lab blocks of Centre for Excellence on walnut Research

Agriculture Minister Visits Kulangam Kupwara, lays foundation stone of administrative, Lab blocks of Centre for Excellence on walnut Research

 Kupwara, Nov 2:  Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Co-operative and Elections, Mr. Javid Ahmed Dar, today visited Kulangam (Kupwara) and laid the foundation stone of Administrative cum laboratory Blocks of Centre for excellence, on walnut research. This vital Project of SKUAST-K is being funded by NABARD and is being constructed with a project cost of Rs. 3.50 crore Administrative cum lab blocks of Centre of excellence on walnut Research  will act as a repository of germ plasma and scientific information centre for quality walnut production, high tech walnut processing and packaging centre for walnut growers, and…
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Police arrested 2 drug peddlers in Baramulla; Contraband substance recovered

Police arrested 2 drug peddlers in Baramulla; Contraband substance recovered

Baramulla , Nov 02 : Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from their possession. A Police party of Police Station Baramulla headed by SHO PS Baramulla at a checkpoint established at Delina Ghat, intercepted one vehicle i10 bearing registration number DL11CA-5236 driven by one person who were identified as Sajad Ahmad Magray son of Ghulam Mohd resident of Janbazpora and Imtiyaz Hussain Khandwah son of Gh Hassan resident of Bagh-e-Rehmat. During search 25 grams of contraband Brown sugar like substances was recovered…
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Seizure of Illicit Timber in Lasitiyaal Kalaroose; Investigation Underway

Seizure of Illicit Timber in Lasitiyaal Kalaroose; Investigation Underway

Kupwara : The Kamraj Division of the Forest Department has initiated an investigation following the seizure of illegal timber in the Lasitiyaal Kalaroose area. According to Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Kamraj, Anurag Arya IFS, the department received an specific information on October 30, 2024 regarding presence of illicit timber at Lasitiyaal Kalaroose Putpora.DFO Arya informed a news agency that on October 30, 2024, Beat Guard personnel, acting on specific intelligence, located and seized six pieces of sawn Kail timber, 15.72 cubic feet, from a cowshed owned by Ishfaq Ahmad Lone, son of Ab Aziz Lone, a resident of Lasitiyaal Kalaroose.…
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DC Kupwara greets people on the eve of Deepawali

DC Kupwara greets people on the eve of Deepawali

Kupwara, Oct 30: The Deputy Commissioner Kupwara , Ms. Ayushi Sudan ( IAS) has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali.In a message, the Deputy Commissioner said: “On the joyous occasion of Deepawali, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all.This auspicious festival of Deepawali signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. She said in a statement that “On this occasion, let us dedicate ourselves towards illuminating the lives of all with joy and prosperity and spread the light of love, affection and brotherhood. May the festival of lights…
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