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Kupwara Police Nabs Bootlegger Impersonating as Police Official, Liquor Seized

Kupwara Police Nabs Bootlegger Impersonating as Police Official, Liquor Seized

Kupwara, Jun 19 :Acting swiftly under its ongoing drive against illegal liquor trade, Kupwara Police today seized 12 bottles of illicit alcohol (Old Monk brand) from the possession of an individual attempting to impersonate a police officer. At approximately 1900 hours, a police party was conducting routine checks at Geer Hachi checkpoint in Kupwara. During the naka, a two-wheeler (Scooty Reg No. JK01W1732), driven by one Firdous Ahmad Wani, son of Nazir Ahmad Wani, resident of Panzgam, Kralpora, Kupwara, was intercepted while coming from Zangli towards Kupwara. During the search, 12 bottles of alcohol were recovered from the vehicle. Upon…
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SSP Kupwara Chairs Crime and Security Review Meeting

SSP Kupwara Chairs Crime and Security Review Meeting

Kupwara, Jun 18 :To evaluate the current crime and security landscape in District Kupwara, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kupwara, Shri Gh Jeelani Wani Ali, chaired a comprehensive crime and security review meeting at the Conference Hall of District Police Office (DPO) Kupwara. The meeting was attended by the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kupwara, DySP Headquarters Kupwara, DySP PC Lolab, DySP DAR Kupwara, Senior Prosecuting Officer DPO, and all Station House Officers (SHOs) and In-charges of Police Posts (IC PPs) from across the district. Key points on the agenda included enhancing intelligence gathering, Security measures and improving coordination among…
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Short Film “Tasrufdar (Jinns of Kashmir)” Completes Shooting in Gandarbal and Srinagar

Short Film “Tasrufdar (Jinns of Kashmir)” Completes Shooting in Gandarbal and Srinagar

Srinagar, June 17 : Following the international acclaim of his short film Haaput (The Bear), filmmaker Kapil Mattoo announces the completion of principal photography for his latest project, Tasrufdar (Jinns of Kashmir), shot in the scenic locales of Gandarbal and Srinagar. Produced under Mattoo Mania Productions in association with Walnut Creative Ideas Pvt Ltd and Safdar Arts, this heart-wrenching short film is written, directed, and produced by Kapil Mattoo, marking another milestone in his mission to bring human stories from Jammu & Kashmir to the global stage.Tasrufdar (Jinns of Kashmir) narrates the poignant tale of two Kashmiri friends reuniting after…
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Kupwara Police Foils Narcotic Smuggling Attempt, One Held with Contraband

Kupwara Police Foils Narcotic Smuggling Attempt, One Held with Contraband

Kupwara, June 16: In its continued crackdown against the menace of drugs, Kupwara Police today apprehended a suspected drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession during routine checking. At approximately 1840 hours a naka was established near Tangibal Mor (curve) in the vicinity of Army Camp Peter 3. During the course of checking one individual identified as Zahid Ahmad Kataria son of Manawar Ahmad Kataria resident of Kalaroos was found moving suspiciously. He was immediately intercepted by the alert naka party.Upon personal search a substantial amount of a substance resembling charas was recovered from his possession. The contraband…
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Shakti Vijay Brigade Organizes Ex-Servicemen Rally at Tangdhar, Grievances Resolved On the Spot

Shakti Vijay Brigade Organizes Ex-Servicemen Rally at Tangdhar, Grievances Resolved On the Spot

Kupwara , June 16 :The Shakti Vijay Brigade conducted a large-scale Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rally at Tangdhar today, which drew the participation of over 400 military veterans, their families, and officials from the Army and various civil departments. The rally aimed at addressing the concerns and welfare needs of the veteran community in the Karnah region. Multiple grievances were registered during the event, many of which were resolved on the spot by concerned authorities. Unresolved matters were documented and will be forwarded to higher authorities for appropriate redressal. A key highlight of the rally was a virtual meeting through video conference…
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AGS Chandigam Alumnus Zubair-ul-Islam Bhat Qualifies NEET with 535 Marks

AGS Chandigam Alumnus Zubair-ul-Islam Bhat Qualifies NEET with 535 Marks

Chandigam, Lolab : In a remarkable display of perseverance and self-belief, Zubair-ul-Islam Bhat, a resident of Khumriyal Lolab, has once again made his hometown proud by qualifying the prestigious NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) with 535 marks.An alumnus of Hamid Chara Army Goodwill School (AGS) Chandigam, Zubair passed his Class 12th in 2017. His academic journey reflects a spirit of relentless effort and determination. While he had already qualified NEET in 2023, securing a seat in BUMS, Zubair was not one to settle. Driven by a deeper aspiration, he dedicated himself once again to rigorous preparation, determined to reach…
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Lieutenant Governor attends commemoration event on Sant Kabir at Bishnah, Jammu

Lieutenant Governor attends commemoration event on Sant Kabir at Bishnah, Jammu

Kabir was an enlightened spiritual master, who had stressed on the idea of the co-existence of faiths - Sarva Dharma Sambhava- and dedicated his life to spread the message of unity, brotherhood and social harmony: LG I want people to follow Kabir's teachings and show equal respect for all sections of society and all faiths: LG Sinha Kabir is epitome of humanity. Kabir is a unique mystic of saints’ tradition. Kabir embodies purity of heart. Kabir showers unparalleled bliss and total experience of awareness. Kabir is the fragrance of our eternal values. Kabir is the confluence in which all the…
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Man Arrested for Offering Bribe to SHO Lalpora, Kupwara

Man Arrested for Offering Bribe to SHO Lalpora, Kupwara

Kupwara: In a significant action against corruption, Kupwara Police today arrested an individual for attempting to bribe the Station House Officer (SHO) of Police Station Lalpora in exchange for the unlawful release of a seized JCB vehicle. The said JCB was earlier intercepted during routine patrolling and area domination exercises. Upon inspection, it was found to be operating without valid documents, and the driver was discovered to be unlicensed. Consequently, the vehicle was challaned and taken into custody as per the law. Subsequently, one Talib Peer, son of Abdul Rashid Peer, resident of Lolab approached the office of SHO Lalpora…
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Kupwara Police Arrests Drug Peddler; Narcotics Seized

Kupwara Police Arrests Drug Peddler; Narcotics Seized

Today, a police party from Police Post Bazar established a checkpoint (naka) at Geerhatchi as part of routine surveillance and area domination measures. During the course of checking, one individual approaching from the Zangli side was observed behaving suspiciously. Upon noticing the naka party, the individual attempted to flee the spot; however, he was promptly and tactfully apprehended by the alert personnel. On preliminary questioning, the individual identified himself as Irshad Ahmad Sofi, son of Ghulam Mohammad Sofi, resident of Sogam, Kupwara. A personal search was conducted in the presence of witnesses, leading to the recovery of a heroin-like substance…
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Lieutenant Governor meets the family of martyr Syed Adil Hussain at Anantnag, hands over appointment letter to his wife on compassionate ground

Lieutenant Governor meets the family of martyr Syed Adil Hussain at Anantnag, hands over appointment letter to his wife on compassionate ground

Anantnag, June 14: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited the family of Late Shri Syed Adil Hussain Shah, at his native village in Haptnadh, Anantnag and handed over the appointment letter to his wife Mst. Gulnaz Akhter on compassionate ground.Syed Adil Hussain, was among the 26 innocent civilians who were killed by terrorists in Pahalgam. The Lieutenant Governor paid homage to the martyr civilian and assured the family of concrete measures and continuous support so that they may live a life of dignity. "The whole country is proud of the bravery of Adil. The Government job to martyr Adil's…
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