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Srinagar Police attach Rs 1.5 crore property of drug peddler under NDPS Act crackdown

Srinagar Police attach Rs 1.5 crore property of drug peddler under NDPS Act crackdown

Continuing its intensified crackdown against drug trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan, Srinagar Police on Tuesday attached immovable property worth approximately Rs 1.5 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler. As per the official statement from the police, “Officials from Rainawari Police Station, acting under the provisions of Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, attached a single-storey residential house along with land measuring 11 marlas belonging to accused Bilal Ahmad Patoo, Saidakadal, Srinagar. The accused is involved under Sections 8/20-29 of the NDPS Act,” as cited by ANI.  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

2 US citizens carrying satellite communicator detained at Srinagar airport | India News

2 US citizens carrying satellite communicator detained at Srinagar airport | India News

2 min readSrinagarUpdated: Apr 19, 2026 10:59 PM IST Two US citizens were detained in Srinagar after the airport security recovered a satellite communicator and GPS device from their luggage, officials said. After initial questioning by airport security, the duo were handed over to the Jammu and Kashmir Police for questioning. Police sources said that on Sunday, airport security recovered a satellite communicator and GPS device from the possession of a traveller during the standard security check at the airport. The traveller was identified as Jeffry Scott Prather, a citizen of the United States. He was immediately detained along with his fellow traveller, who police sources said is a US citizen of Indian origin. According to sources, a Garmin satellite communicator and a Garmin GPS device were found in Jefery Scott Prather’s luggage. The GPS device was manufactured in Taiwan. The devices work through the Iridium satellite network, which covers the entire globe and provides access in the most remote areas, including high-altitude regions. The use of satellite phones, especially Thuraya and Iridium phones, is …

VIRAL: Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela Resume Shooting for Anurag Basu’s Next in Srinagar

VIRAL: Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela Resume Shooting for Anurag Basu’s Next in Srinagar

The much-anticipated next from Anurag Basu seems to be quietly moving forward, with fresh visuals now surfacing from Srinagar. While there’s still no official confirmation on whether the film belongs to the Aashiqui franchise, the buzz around it continues to build with every new glimpse from the sets. #KartikAaryan is looking so cool. spotted shooting for Anurag Basu’s untitled Next in Srinagar. pic.twitter.com/SsNHuS5V2S — अपना Bollywood🎥 (@Apna_Bollywood) March 26, 2026 Talking about Kartik Aaryan’s look, he’s clearly leaning into a rugged, broody vibe this time. With slightly messy long hair, a full beard, and layered earthy-toned outfits, his appearance feels raw and intense. It’s a noticeable shift from his usual polished romantic-hero image and hints at a more emotionally complex character. Interestingly, this isn’t the first time glimpses from the film have gone viral. Around April last year, videos from Gangtok had already created chatter online, showing Kartik and Sreeleela shooting musical sequences. One clip even had Kartik performing on stage with a guitar, lip-syncing to Tu Meri Zindagi Hai, while …

Sonam Wangchuk freed, but Ladakh’s March 16 shutdown will go ahead as planned. Here’s why | India News

Sonam Wangchuk freed, but Ladakh’s March 16 shutdown will go ahead as planned. Here’s why | India News

Despite the Centre on Saturday revoking the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, protests planned for March 16 across Ladakh will go ahead as scheduled. On March 13, the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) had announced that the people of Ladakh would take to the streets again as the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) was “dragging its feet” on extending guarantees sought by the union territory. Two bodies representing socio-political and religious groups in Ladakh — KDA and Apex Body Leh — have been in talks with the Centre as part of a high-powered committee (HPC) under the MHA to press various demands of the region. On Saturday, KDA member Sajjad Kargilli said the constitutional guarantees that Ladakh is seeking are not “an individual matter” but a collective concern. “We are very relieved by his (Wangchuk’s) release. However, the issue of Mr Wangchuk’s detention was created and resolved by the Centre. Our protests and demands have a wider ambit,” he said. While announcing the March 16 shutdown, KDA leader Asgar Ali …

Srinagar MP, ex-Mayor booked for circulating false content on social media

Srinagar MP, ex-Mayor booked for circulating false content on social media

J&KNC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi. | Photo Credit: PTI National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and former Srinagar Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu have been booked for allegedly circulating misleading content on social media platforms. “Acting on credible inputs regarding the circulation of false, fabricated and misleading content across digital and social media platforms with the intent to create fear, disturb public order and incite unlawful activities, Srinagar Police has registered cases against Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and Junaid Azim Mattu,” police said on X on Tuesday (March 3, 2026). It said the content in question, prima facie, reflected dissemination of distorted narratives and unverified information capable of causing public unrest and societal disharmony. “Such deliberate attempts to spread misinformation pose a serious threat to peace, security and overall stability. Accordingly, FIR No 02/2026 and FIR No 03/2026 have been registered under Sections 197(1)(d) and 353(1)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Cyber Police Station, Srinagar,” the police said. They said an investigation has been initiated into both cases. The police advised the citizens …

J&K Police lodge FIR against Kashmir MP Ruhullah, former Srinagar mayor Mattu

J&K Police lodge FIR against Kashmir MP Ruhullah, former Srinagar mayor Mattu

Shia Muslims shout slogans during a protest over the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid the restrictions imposed as a precautionary measure, in Sumbal area Bandipora district in North Kashmir on Tuesday, on March 3, 2026. | Photo Credit: IMRAN NISSAR The J&K Police on Tuesday (March 3, 2026) filed First Information Reports (FIRs) against National Conference leader and Member of Parliament (MP) Aga Syed Ruhullah and former Srinagar mayor Junaid Azim Mattu for allegedly “creating fear, disturbing public order, and inciting unlawful activities”. “The police acted on credible inputs regarding the circulation of false, fabricated and misleading content across digital and social media platforms with the intent to create fear, disturb public order, and incite unlawful activities and has registered cases against Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and Junaid Azim Mattu in connection with the matter,” a police spokesperson said.  The police claimed that the content in question, prima facie, “reflected dissemination of distorted narratives and unverified information capable of causing public unrest and societal disharmony”. The police said two FIRs were registered …

From Tehran To Srinagar: Ayatollah Khamenei’s Jamia Masjid Visit That Transcended Sects | India News

From Tehran To Srinagar: Ayatollah Khamenei’s Jamia Masjid Visit That Transcended Sects | India News

Last Updated:March 03, 2026, 23:08 IST In 1981, Seyyed Ali Khamenei visited Kashmir, invited by Mirwaiz Molvi Mohammad Farooq. He joined Sunni prayers at Jamia Masjid and spoke at Imambara Budgam, promoting unity. Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei also spoke to a gathering in Imambara of Budgam in March month of 1981. In 1981, just two years after the Islamic Revolution in Iran toppled the Shah’s regime, a young cleric, Seyyed Ali Khamenei—a close confidant of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini—set out on a journey that would leave a lasting mark, connecting the revolutionary spirit of Iran with the enduring resilience of India. Ayatollah Khomeini himself had deep personal ties to Kashmir; during his exile in Iraq, he had received an invitation from Aga Syed Yusuf al-Moosavi al-Safavi, a prominent Kashmiri Shia leader from Budgam, to visit the valley if circumstances ever allowed. Khomeini, in an interview with a French journalist had even expressed his preference to seek refuge in Kashmir over other places, highlighting the profound affection between the Iranian leadership and the Kashmiri people. It was …

Internet Shut In Srinagar As Shia Muslims Protest Killing Of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei | India News

Internet Shut In Srinagar As Shia Muslims Protest Killing Of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei | India News

Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 17:06 IST Protesters in Srinagar condemned Ali Khamenei’s killing, blaming the US and Israel. Internet was cut, schools closed, and Omar Abdullah urged calm. Protest in Srinagar (Credits: X) Several people took to the streets in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar, raising slogans against the United States, Israel and their allies after the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Many protesters gathered outside the office of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) in Srinagar. Demonstrators voiced their anger over Khamenei’s killing and demanded international attention to the issue. Internet Suspended In Jammu and Kashmir In the wake of the situation, the internet services in Srinagar were suspended as a precautionary measure. The administration also announced that all schools and colleges in the city will remain closed for two days. Meanwhile, Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, appealed to people to maintain calm and avoid violence. He said the government is closely coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safety and well-being …

Srinagar Court Issues NBWs Against Four Hizbul Operatives In Long-Pending Terror FIR | India News

Srinagar Court Issues NBWs Against Four Hizbul Operatives In Long-Pending Terror FIR | India News

Last Updated:February 27, 2026, 18:34 IST All four accused have been declared absconding, with investigators stating that they have deliberately evaded arrest despite sustained efforts to trace and apprehend them In its order, the court observed that the offences alleged are grave in nature and directly relate to waging war against the State and activities prejudicial to national security. In a significant move aimed at dismantling terror infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) has secured Non-Bailable Warrants (NBWs) against four operatives of the banned outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in connection with a long-pending terror case registered in 1996. The warrants were issued by the Court of the Additional Sessions Judge TADA/POTA (Special Judge designated under the NIA Act) in Srinagar after reviewing the prosecution’s submissions and the case record linked to FIR No. 05/1996 at Police Station CIK. The case invokes Sections 121, 121-A, 153-A, and 153-B of the Ranbir Penal Code, along with Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Sections 2/3 of the E&IMCO Act. Key Accused Named in …

Srinagar sees marginal rise; Gulmarg freezes at minus 8 degree Celcius

Srinagar sees marginal rise; Gulmarg freezes at minus 8 degree Celcius

The minimum temperature in Jammu and Kashmir`s Srinagar city improved marginally on Wednesday, as the Meteorological Department forecast generally dry weather until Friday evening.  Srinagar city recorded a minimum temperature of 3 degrees Celsius, Gulmarg ski resort minus 8 degrees Celsius, and Pahalgam minus 5.6 degrees. Jammu city recorded a minimum temperature of 8.3 degrees Celsius, Katra town 7.5 degrees Celsius, Batote 1.6 degrees Celsius, Banihal minus 1.1 degrees Celsius and Bhaderwah minus 2 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has forecast generally dry weather till Friday evening with partly cloudy sky. On February 7, light snow is likely to occur at isolated places on the higher reaches. On February 8, the weather office has forecast generally dry weather, and light rain/snow on February 9 and 10. Since the 40-day-long harsh winter cold period, `Chillai Kalan`, ended on January 30, there is overall improvement in minimum and maximum temperature, although there is very little chance of fresh snowfall in the plains of the Valley during the remaining part of this winter. Thankfully, appreciable heavy snowfall occurred …