Latest J&K Police News & Updates

Jammu, Jan 31 (IANS) An encounter re-started on Saturday between the joint forces and the hiding terrorists in Dolgam village of Kishtwar district after the joint forces managed to trace the militants after January 18.In Jammu, Nagrota based Army’s White Knight Corps said on its official X handle on Saturday, “Operation Trashi-I. During the ongoing joint Operation TRASHI-I, contact with terrorists was re-established in the early hours of 31 Jan 2026, in the general area of Dolgam by troops of …

Jammu, Jan 26 (IANS) A Pakistani intruder was killed along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district by the Border Security Force (BSF) troops, officials said on Monday.The officials said that a Pakistani intruder was shot dead by the Indian troops along the International Border late Sunday night.The intruder was attempting to sneak into Indian territory through a border outpost in the Majra area of the Ramgarh sector when his movement was detected by alert BSF troops.The …

Srinagar/Jammu, Jan 25 (IANS) On the eve of the country’s 77th Republic Day, security across Jammu and Kashmir has been raised to maximum alert, said officials on Sunday.The main Republic Day function is being held on Monday at the M.A. Stadium in Jammu, where Lt Governor Manoj Sinha will hoist the national flag and take salute at the parade.In Srinagar, the Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, will preside at the Republic Day function at the Bakshi Stadium.Contingents of the J&K Pol…

Srinagar, Jan 16 (IANS) A quantity of brown sugar was seized in Srinagar and two persons arrested in this connection, police said on Friday.”Srinagar police have recovered 14 grams of narcotic substance, identified as brown sugar, during a ‘Naka’ (Checkpost) checking operation carried out by Police Station Kralkhud yesterday. The recovery was made from the possession of Rayees Ahmad Dar, also known as Rayees Bandaar, and Abish Imtiyaz Bhat, both inhabitants of the Barbarshah area of Srinagar…

Jammu, Jan 15 (IANS) After chairing separate meetings with senior officers of J&K Police, CRPF and the BSF, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan will chair the joint meeting of all the security and intelligence agencies here on Thursday.Officials said after taking separate perspectives from all concerned agencies about the security situation on the ground, the Union Home Secretary will review security jointly with J&K Police, CAPFs, and Central and UT intelligence agencies.The Union Home Se…

Jammu, Jan 14 (IANS) Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director Tapan Deka and other top officials are arriving here on Wednesday on a two-day visit to review security in Jammu and Kashmir.Officials said the meeting is being held in the winter capital, Jammu, to review overall security in the union territory and the latest Pakistani attempts to push infiltrators across the border and drone activity along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB)“The …

Jammu, Jan 13 (IANS) The District Magistrate (DM) of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch on Tuesday banned trekking, camping, hiking and similar activities in the forested areas of the district, citing security reasons.An order issued by Poonch DM said, “…whereas inputs have been received from security agencies and field functionaries regarding security and safety concerns in certain high altitude and forested areas falling within the jurisdiction of Poonch district. And, whereas it has been report…

Jammu, Jan 8 (IANS) Joint forces resumed the anti-terrorist operation on Thursday in Billawar tehsil of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, where one security personnel sustained a minor injury in the initial firing exchanges between the terrorists and the forces.Officials said that the anti-terrorist operation was resumed in Kahog village of Billawar tehsil.The joint forces engaged in the anti-terrorist operation include the Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police, the Army and the …

Jammu, Jan 7 (IANS) An encounter is underway between the security forces and the terrorists in the hilly Billawar area of J&K’s Kathua district. Officials said that the encounter started in Kahog village of Billawar tehsil on Wednesday evening after the security forces started a search operation following information about the presence of two to three terrorists in the area.IGP Jammu zone, Bhim Sen Tuti, confirmed the encounter on X.The senior police officer said on X, “SOG Kathua has en…

Jammu, Jan 2 (IANS) The J&K Police said on Friday that they have summoned a local cricketer for displaying the Palestinian flag on his cap during a local match.Police said that a local cricketer and the organiser of a private cricket tournament have been summoned for questioning after the flag was seen displayed during a match played in Jammu.Officials said that a cricketer’s helmet bore the Palestine flag in front, and the cameras picked it up when he was batting in the middle.”One cricket …