Jammu, June 2 (IANS) A youth has been arrested from Jammu’s Makwal village, near the International Border, for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) after falling prey to a honeytrap.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Jammu, Joginder Singh, said that whether it is the Pakistan Army, ISI or the entire ecosystem, “their efforts have always been to disrupt peace in Jammu and Kashmir.””They use social media and other tools to push our youths towards drugs; honey-tra…
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Jammu, May 20 (IANS) In a major breakthrough against cross-border narcotics smuggling, Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized a heroin consignment weighing around 1.5 to 2 kg in the Bishnah area near the International Border with Pakistan after developing intelligence inputs over the past week, officials said.Police said that the heroin consignment was dropped through a drone along the border area and was intercepted before it could reach its intended recipients.According to police, acting on prec…
Srinagar, April 28 (IANS) Five people have been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar district after grenades, ammunition and other incriminating material were found on them, said police said on Tuesday.Officials said these five persons were arrested in the Khanmoh area of the district by a police team during checking at Nard Sangri near Khanmoh.Police said two hand grenades, two magazines, some rounds of ammunition, posters and six mobile phones were recovered from their possession.A case …
Srinagar, April 23 (IANS) Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar district said on Thursday that they have arrested four overground workers (OGWs) for providing logistics support to the terrorists.A senior police officer said the arrests were made from the Hazratbal area of Srinagar on Wednesday evening during a targeted operation.The arrested individuals have been identified as Zahoor Ahmad Mir, Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, and Shazia Mohammad, all residents of Hazratbal.“During …
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and its army have reactivated at least 70 terror launchpads across the Line of Control and International Border, planning a mass infiltration of nearly 800 terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir, intelligence sources revealed on Wednesday.The Pakistan establishment aims to exploit the current global focus on the Middle East conflict and the ongoing state elections in India to facilitate the infiltration, an official said.Global…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) In a major revelation, the security agencies have found that the ISI has directed its existing operatives in Jammu and Kashmir to set up modules in multiple states in Northern India.The remaining operatives who are hiding in Jammu and Kashmir have been instructed to set up modules in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. An Intelligence Bureau official said that the purpose is to set up these modules and train the recruits to carry out attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.The off…
Bikaner, April 4 (IANS) Project Chetak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 47th Raising Day at Bikaner, Rajasthan, on Saturday, marking its over four decades of dedicated service, said an official. Raised on this day in 1980 in the strategically important western sector, the project has played a vital role in developing and maintaining infrastructure in Rajasthan, Punjab, and the northern parts of Gujarat, said the official in a statement.The project has played a vital ro…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Civil Defence mock drills were conducted across 13 districts in Delhi on Thursday as part of preparations to deal with disasters and war-like situations, an official said. From shopping malls in North and Old Delhi and from hospitals to schools and District Management offices, the mock drills underscored the government’s efforts to strengthen civil defence mechanisms, said a statement issued by the Directorate of Civil Defence.In the New Delhi district, frequented…
Srinagar, March 31 (IANS) A constable died on Tuesday after sustaining a firearm injury while on duty in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, said officials.Officials said a police constable lost his life after sustaining injuries two days ago in an accidental incident.The constable was a resident of Noorpora village in Shopian district. He was initially referred to SKIMS Soura in Srinagar city from the Army’s Base Hospital in Badami Bagh Cantonment area after being injured in Shopian.He ha…
Srinagar, March 18 (IANS) Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday said that a vehicle acquired through the proceeds of narcotic trade has been seized.A police statement said: “Continuing its sustained crackdown on narcotics-related activities, Police in Shopian have seized a vehicle (Swift car) bearing registration number JK13J-3347, valued at approximately Rs 6,80,960, belonging to Ishfaq Ahmad Koka, son of Abdul Majeed Koka, resident of Melhura Zainapora.”The vehicle …