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J&K: Two men arrested for allegedly raping woman in Baramulla

J&K: Two men arrested for allegedly raping woman in Baramulla

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Two men have been arrested for allegedly raping a woman in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, as per the police officials. According to the woman’s complaint, she, along with a male friend, had gone for an outing to Jalsheeri Drangbal in Baramulla on July 25 when the two accused accosted them, as reported by IANS.  Jammu and Kashmir police identified the accused using technical evidences  A police official, while briefing about the case, said that the accused sexually assaulted the girl and also recorded a video of the assault. The officer said the survivor knew the accused only by their first names.  However, using technical evidence and human intelligence, police identified the suspects as Shakir Ahmed Lone and Mohammed Ashraf, both residents of Jalsheeri and working as drivers, and arrested them on Monday, as per IANS.  Steady decrease in crime against women across Jammu and Kashmir Recorded crimes against women in Jammu and Kashmir have shown a steady decrease over recent years, with official data indicating a fourth consecutive annual decline. Government reports submitted to …

Jammu and Kashmir L-G condemns Anantnag terror attack; manhunt underway

Jammu and Kashmir L-G condemns Anantnag terror attack; manhunt underway

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Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday briefed Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on the terrorist attack in Anantnag town in which one local policeman was killed.  DGP Prabhat, Special DGP Javid Mujtaba Gilani and IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi reached Anantnag town to supervise the manhunt launched to trace the assailants. L-G Sinha condemned the terror attack in Anantnag that claimed the life of a police personnel and said those responsible will be brought to justice. In a post on X, the L-G said he spoke with DGP Nalin Prabhat to review the situation following the attack. “I strongly condemn this cowardly attack. This heinous act will not go unpunished,” he said. He offered condolences to the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who sacrificed his life in the line of duty. “My heartfelt condolences to the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi. The whole country stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the family of martyr,” he said. The L-G further said that J&K Police and security forces are on the ground and have launched operations …

Army officer, 40 personnel booked for ‘assaulting’ cops

Army officer, 40 personnel booked for ‘assaulting’ cops

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Jammu and Kashmir Police has booked several Army personnel, including a commanding officer, for allegedly storming a police station in Kishtwar district, assaulting police personnel, and damaging government property. The incident occurred after a police party intercepted and seized a private vehicle owned by an Army official for alleged traffic violations. The FIR registered at Atholi police station stated that the incident occurred on Wednesday when the Station House Officer (SHO), Inspector Amrit Kotach, was away for a meeting.  Around 30 to 40 personnel from 17 RR, Camp Kijayee, led by Major Vikash Sharma and Naib Subedar Shankar Gurkhe, launched a “planned” attack after scaling the main gate of the police station, SHO Kotach said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, …

Gunfight Between Security Forces And Terrorists In J&K’s Pulwama, Days After Shopian Encounter

Gunfight Between Security Forces And Terrorists In J&K’s Pulwama, Days After Shopian Encounter

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Last Updated:May 15, 2025, 07:12 IST An encounter broke out between the security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Awantipora on Thursday. Encounter underway in J&K’s Awantipora (PTI File Photo) An encounter broke out between the security forces and terrorists at Nader, Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama on Thursday morning, officials said. The J&K police and security forces are engaging in a gunfight with the terrorists. “#Encounter has started at Nader, Tral area of #Awantipora. Police and security forces are on the job,” Kashmir Zone Police posted on X. According to reports, two to three terrorists affiliated with Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed may be trapped in the area. The gunfight comes two days after the Indian forces neutralised three Lashkar-e-Taiba in an operation carried out in the Shopian district on Tuesday. More details to follow… Location : Jammu and Kashmir, India, India First Published: News india Gunfight Between Security Forces And Terrorists In J&K’s Pulwama, Days After Shopian Encounter Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text …

Orry, 7 others booked for allegedly consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi shrine; J&K Police promise ‘strict’ action | Bollywood

Orry, 7 others booked for allegedly consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi shrine; J&K Police promise ‘strict’ action | Bollywood

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Bollywood’s BFF Orry, aka Orhan Awatramani, and 7 others have been booked by J&K Police for allegedly consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi shrine. News agency ANI reported on Monday that the state police has filed an FIR against eight persons, including Orry, for consuming alcohol in a prohibited zone in Katra. (Also read: Orry trolled for saying his touch helped a couple get pregnant. Reddit says he is going the Urvashi Rautela way) Orry, aka Orhan Awatramani, booked for allegedly consuming alcohol near Vaishno Devi shrine. FIR against Orry for drinking in Katra ANI reported, “As per police, FIR was registered against eight people, including socialite influencer Orhan Awatramani aka Orry, for allegedly consuming alcohol in a hotel located in Katra.” According to Times Now, the other accused include a Russian national, Anastasila Arzamaskina, who accompanied Orry and his friends to Katra. An FIR (No. 72/25) has been lodged at the Katra Police Station, listing Orry, Darshan Singh, Parth Raina, Ritick Singh, Rashi Dutta, Rakshita Bhogal, Shagun Kohli, and Arzamaskina as the primary accused. They …

Slain J&K cop Humayun Bhat awarded gallantry medal for ‘rare courage’ during 2021 encounter | Latest News India

Slain J&K cop Humayun Bhat awarded gallantry medal for ‘rare courage’ during 2021 encounter | Latest News India

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Jammu and Kashmir Police deputy superintendent Humayun Bhat, who lost his life during a 2023 encounter with terrorists in south Kashmir, was posthumously awarded the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry for his courageous actions during a 2021 gunfight. Jammu and Kashmir Police deputy superintendent Humayun Bhat was killed in the encounter in 2023.(File) The commendation adds to the accolades of the brave officer, who was earlier honoured with the Kirti Chakra, the nation’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award, announced on the eve of last year’s Independence Day. Aged just 32, Bhat was one of four personnel who lost their lives in a fierce confrontation with terrorists on September 13, 2023. He is survived by his wife Fatimah and their infant son Ashar. Alongside Bhat, Colonel Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish Dhonchak, and Sepoy Pardeep Singh also sacrificed their lives during the intense gunfight in the mountainous region of Kokernag, south Kashmir. “Himu”, as Fatimah calls him, “will inspire generations to come. He was not only intelligent, courageous and wise but also a visionary, driven by a profound …

‘Desperate Attempt To Disrupt Law & Order’: Terrorists Back In Srinagar After 2 Years But Lack Local Support

‘Desperate Attempt To Disrupt Law & Order’: Terrorists Back In Srinagar After 2 Years But Lack Local Support

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Last Updated:November 04, 2024, 10:05 IST The presence of a foreign terrorist in Srinagar and lobbying of a grenade are being seen as attempts to revive over-ground workers and the terror ecosystem A forensic team collects samples from the site of a grenade attack by terrorists in Srinagar. (PTI) The last 48 hours have reminded Srinagar of the dark days of terrorism. A Lashkar commander was killed in Khanyar in Downtown after a day-long gun fight on Saturday and, 24 hours later, more than 10 civilians were injured after a grenade was lobbed at the Sunday market near the tourist reception center. J&K Police officers suspect that the grenade incident was a desperate retaliation to Khanyar. “Not just in Khanyar but in Anantnag also, there was success achieved based on specific input. In the past, any such killing of terrorists was followed by bandh calls. The terror echo system tried to replicate it but failed. The grenade attack could have been a desperate attempt to create unrest,” a police officer told News18. TRF suspected The …

Grenade goes off in J&K’s Baramulla court evidence room, cop injured

Grenade goes off in J&K’s Baramulla court evidence room, cop injured

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Jammu and Kashmir Police. File | Photo Credit: PTI A policeman was injured in an explosion in the evidence room of a court in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Thursday, October 24, 2024. “A grenade (collected as evidence in a case) exploded inside the ‘malkhana (evidence room)’ of a court in Baramulla town on Thursday,” a police official said. One policeman was injured in the explosion and he was taken to a hospital, he said. Further details are awaited. Published – October 24, 2024 03:16 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Encounter continues in Kathua’s Mandli day after policeman killed – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE Representative Image The encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua entered its second day on Sunday. The encounter started in Kathua’s Mandli on September 28 after police received information regarding the presence of terrorists and the contact was established subsequently. During the exchange of fire, one police personnel, Head Constable Bashir Ahmed lost his life while two others, One ASI and Dy. SP OPS were injured. Reacting on the ongoing operation, ADG Jammu said, “Yesterday, we received information that terrorists are present in this area. After that, an operation was launched with the security forces.” He said, “Head constable Bashir Ahmed has lost his life in the exchange of fire. Two other personnel have been injured and they are stable. The information was that 3-4 terrorists are present in this area. Search operations are underway… The information is that these are foreign terrorists, more details will come out after search operations… The security arrangements are complete in view of the third phase of the elections…” It is worth noting that the contact was established …

Encounter Underway In J&K’s Baramulla Day After Two Soldiers Killed In Kishtwar

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Last Updated: September 14, 2024, 07:52 IST Police and security forces are on the job and further details shall follow, the police said. The gunfight started in the Pattan area of the north Kashmir district on Friday night An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday, police said. The gunfight started in the Pattan area of the north Kashmir district. “Encounter has started at Chak Tapper Kreeri Pattan area of #Baramulla,” the Kashmir Zone Police said in a post on X. Police and security forces are on the job and further details shall follow, the police said. Earlier on Friday, two soldiers were killed and two others injured in a gunbattle with terrorists in Chatroo village of Kishtwar district. The gunfight broke out when a joint security team of the Army and police, acting on a tip-off, initiated a cordon-and-search operation in the Naidgham area of the Chhatroo belt. Modi’s Visit This surge in attacks comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hit the …