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Srinagar, Dec 11: Security forces on Wednesday detected and destroyed a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) through a controlled explosion in the Langate area of north Kashmir's Kupwara district. Sources told Greater Kashmir that the suspected by detected by the police and army on Baramulla-Handwara area early morning today. They said that a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was called in to inspect the device. The suspected IED, they added, was destroyed through a controlled explosion, without causing any damage. A police official said that the traffic movement was temporarily halted along the road. "After the suspected device was destroyed, the traffic movement was restored," he said. On Tuesday morning, another IED was defused by the police and security forces in the Pattan area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district.
Srinagar- Fresh snowfall in higher reaches and widespread rainfall across the plains disrupted normal life and road connectivity in Kashmir on Tuesday, while bringing down temperatures across the Valley. Snowfall was reported from Tulail Valley, Razdan Pass and Sadhna Top in Kupwara district, even as several areas recorded moderate to heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. According to official data, Baramulla recorded the highest rainfall at 73 mm, followed by Poonch with 68.5 mm. Qazigund received 48.6 mm, Kulgam 42.2 mm, Kupwara 40.8 mm and Srinagar 31.6 mm, while Jammu city recorded 12 m ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 13: An Army soldier was martyred in an exchange of fire with terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector today as the Army foiled an infiltration bid from Pakistan. An official said that the exchange of fire took place in Churanda village near the LoC. The soldier was identified as Havildar Ankit Kumar, who was on operational duty when the incident took place. In a post on X, the Army's Chinar Corps paid tribute to the soldier. "Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of Braveheart Havildar Ankit Kumar, who laid down his life while undertaking operational duty alo ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday raided and subsequently searched 32 locations across Kashmir Valley as part of its "continuing investigations against terror conspiracy by Pakistan backed proscribed terrorist organisations and their offshoots to destabilise Jammu and Kashmir". The locations, it claimed, were residential premises of hybrid terrorists and overground workers associated with The Resistance Front (TRF), United Liberation Front Jammu & Kashmir (ULFJ&K), Mujahideen Gazwat-ul-Hind (MGH), Jammu & Kashmir Freedom Fighters (JKFF), Kashmir Tigers, PAAF and ot ...Read More >
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took responsibility for the Pahalgam attack, calling it a Pakistan-sponsored act to disrupt Kashmir's economy and incite communal discord. While acknowledging the security lapse, he highlighted the decline in local militant recruitment and emphasized the government's commitment to countering terrorism. Sinha noted the temporary setback to tourism but assured a phased reopening with enhanced security measures. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has a ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 32 locations across Jammu and Kashmir, targeting a terror conspiracy orchestrated by Pakistan-based outfits. These raids focused on residential premises of hybrid terrorists and overground workers linked to groups like TRF and others affiliated with LeT and JeM. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out searches at 32 locations across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday to probe a conspiracy hatched by Pakistan-based terror outfit ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 15 (PTI) Apple growers and traders in Kashmir staged a protest against the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway and "government inaction" in the matter, saying this produce worth over Rs 10,000 crore was at a risk of being spoilt. People associated with fruit businesses staged the protests in Sopore town of Baramulla district and Handwara area of Kupwara district in north Kashmir. Fruit mandis across the Valley had called for a two-day shutdown to register their protest as the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has remained closed for most parts over the past four weeks. ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 11 (PTI) Security forces on Wednesday detected and destroyed a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) on the Handwara-Baramulla highway in Kashmir, officials said. A joint patrolling party of police and army found a suspicious bag by the roadside on the highway at Langate in Handwara area of Kupwara district, the officials said. They said a bomb disposal squad was rushed to the spot and the suspicious bag taken to an isolated place. The bomb disposal squad destroyed the suspected IED in a controlled explosion, the officials said, adding there was no damage done. PTI MIJ D ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 5 (UNI) Police in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir achieved a major breakthrough in the investigation of a sexual assault case involving a mentally challenged minor girl, resulting in the identification and arrest of three accused persons through sustained forensic and investigative efforts. A case was registered in January 2025 at Kunzer Police Station under relevant sections of the POCSO Act and BNS after a 16-year-old girl was found to be 25 weeks pregnant during a medic ...Read More >
Overnight rains lashed plains of J&K and light snowfall was recorded over higher reaches that led to the closure of the Srinagar-Leh national highway and the Bandipora-Gurez road in north Kashmir on Sunday. The J&K meteorological centre in Srinagar said the rain and snow were triggered by a western disturbance that hit the region on Saturday evening. "Gulmarg received the highest (13 mm) rain since yesterday night. Srinagar saw 9.1 mm rain," said an official of MeT. Independent weather spotter F ...Read More >
Srinagar: Fruit mandis across Kashmir observed a strike on Monday to protest against the continued closure of the highway connecting the Valley with the rest of the country as over 5,000 trucks remain stranded on the road. Fruit traders said they could suffer a loss of around ₹800-1,000 crore as 90% of the fruit in the trucks is rotten as they are stranded on the road for over 10 days now. Traders have called it an 'economic blockade' and alleged that the authorities are not utilising the full ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Police in Sopore sub-division of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district said on Monday that a notorious fraudster evading 19 non-bailable warrants has been finally arrested. Police in Sopore have apprehended a notorious fraudster and proclaimed offender who had been evading arrest for years despite multiple warrants and court directives. The accused has been identified as Zubair Ahmad Ganie, alias Pina, alias Mansoor Ganie, son of Abdul Rashid Ganie, a resident ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to a strict Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which provides for a maximum punishment of life imprisonment and fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for "forced conversion". The govt is likely to table the bill in the House, where they have a strong majority, for approval during the three-day monsoon session of assembly commencing on Aug 19.At present, the maximum jail term for such an offence is 10 years and the highest fine is Rs 50,000. The new bill proposes to raise the jail term to 14 years, and, in some cases, to 20 years w ...Read More >