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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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J&K NHM Employees Association Grieved Over the Loss of Fatima Begum

J&K NHM Employees Association Grieved Over the Loss of Fatima Begum

Kupwara: The All J&K National Health Mission Employees Association, Kashmir Division, is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Fatima Begum, an FMPHW (Female Multi Purpose Health Worker) serving in Block Trehgam, District Kupwara, following a brief illness. In a statement issued here, the Association's office bearers expressed their heartfelt condolences and profound sorrow over the untimely loss of Fatima Begum, who dedicated her service to the health department without job security in Trehgam block. The entire Association has prayed for the eternal peace of her soul. The Association also extended its deepest solidarity to the grieving family, standing with…
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Kupwara Police Organizes a Drug Awareness Programme at Govt Higher Secondary School, Kralpora

Kupwara Police Organizes a Drug Awareness Programme at Govt Higher Secondary School, Kralpora

Kupwara 8th Feb: Kupwara Police organized a Drug awareness programme at Govt. Higher Secondary School, Kralpora. This program was aimed to sensitise students about the dangers of drug abuse. It was an effort to raise awareness against drugs and inspire youth to channelise the energy in constructive manner. The programme was attended by Shivek Sharma Dy.SP(P), Ms. Goldy Sharma DySP(P), Raghav Choudhary DySP(P), Ms. Manisha DySP(P), Insp. Aijaz Ahmed SHO PS Trehgam and Gh Mohiuddin SHO PS Kralpora. Various dignitaries like Mohd Abbas Naib Tehsildar, Dr. Tasseer SDH Kralpora, Social Activists and Civil Society Members shared their views on Drug…
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Closing Ceremony of Bharat Darshan Tour 2025 Organised by 139 Battalion BSF, Trehgam, Kupwara

Closing Ceremony of Bharat Darshan Tour 2025 Organised by 139 Battalion BSF, Trehgam, Kupwara

Kupwara , Feb 08 : The Bharat Darshan Tour 2025, organized by 139 Bn BSF, Trehgam, Kupwara, Kashmir, under the Ministry of Home Affairs' Bharat Darshan Programme, concluded on February 8, 2025. The tour, which took place from February 2-7, 2025, was attended by 15 Kashmiri students and a teacher from Government Higher Secondary School Keran and Government High School Mandian, located near the Line of Control.Upon their return, the group was warmly received and addressed by Brigadier Manish Dutt Upadhyay, DIG SHQ BSF Kupwara, Kashmir Frontier, and Sh Anil Kumar Guleria, Commandant 139 Bn BSF. The students enthusiastically shared…
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Two Months Without Pay: NHM Employees Urge LG and CM to Intervene

Two Months Without Pay: NHM Employees Urge LG and CM to Intervene

Srinagar: Employees working under the Jammu and Kashmir National Health Mission (NHM) have expressed growing concern and frustration over the non-payment of their monthly wages, with employees going without pay for the past two months. Muneer Andrabi, President of the National Health Mission Employees Association (NHMEA), voiced his deep concern over the delay in salaries, stating that the employees are experiencing significant mental distress due to the non-payment. "Despite working tirelessly around the clock, the employees have not been paid for the last two months. This delay is causing immense stress and hardship, as employees are unable to meet their…
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District Police Kupwara Held Drug Awareness Rally in Main Town

District Police Kupwara Held Drug Awareness Rally in Main Town

Kupwara, 6th February 2025 .In its commitment to a drug-free society, District Police Kupwara today held a large Drug Awareness Rally in Main Town Kupwara, sending a strong message against drug abuse. The rally, which commenced from Old Chowk and concluded at Fountain Chowk, saw enthusiastic participation from school going children, local youth, and respected members of the community. The rally was lead by Rafee Rather-JKPS, DySP Hqr Kupwara, SHO Kupwara, and DO Police Post Bazaar, with participants displaying placards carrying anti-drug messages and raising slogans against drug abuse throughout the march. At Fountain Chowk, the event concluded with participants…
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