Jammu and Kashmir

SIA Traces Cryptocurrency Used to Fund Terror in J&K; Second Module Busted Since 2022

In a major breakthrough, the State Investigation Agency of Jammu and Kashmir has unearthed a cross-border terror financing network involving the use of cryptocurrency by handlers based in Pakistan.

Jul 11, 2025

Brother-sister duo caught in J&K with heroin worth Rs 70 lakh days after mother's arrest

In a major crackdown, Jammu Police arrested a brother-sister duo from Tanda village in RS Pura while they were transporting heroin worth Rs 70 lakh. The pair was allegedly working with narco-terror networks based in Pakistan and Canada. Shockingly, their mother was recently arrested in Punjab in connection with a 60-kg drug seizure.

Jul 11, 2025

J&K Police attach property of drug peddlers under NDPS Act

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have been aggressively acting against drug smugglers and drug peddlers, as intelligence agencies have said the proceeds of the smuggling and hawala money racket are finally used to fund terrorism in the UT.

Jul 9, 2025

End of DPAP? Azad withdraws from active politics amid mass defections

Former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has effectively withdrawn from active politics without officially disbanding his Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP).

Jul 8, 2025

NIA gets 10-day remand extension for two brothers arrested in Pahalgam terror attack case

A special NIA court in Jammu has granted a 10-day remand extension for Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar, two brothers accused of sheltering Pakistani terrorists behind the brutal April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran Valley that claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists.

Jul 7, 2025

Army deepens connect with Gujjars, Bakarwals to strengthen security in Poonch, Rajouri

In a strategic outreach effort, the Indian Army interacted with nomadic Gujjar and Bakarwal communities in the remote Kesri Hill village of Rajouri to seek their cooperation in monitoring terrorist movements in the region.

Jul 7, 2025

SIA files chargesheet in cross-border Hizbul funding network; handlers from posh Jammu localities among accused

In a major breakthrough, the SIA of J&K Police has filed a chargesheet against 11 individuals involved in a cross-border narco-terror module operated by Pak-based Hizbul Mujahideen. The network, which spanned across Jammu, Srinagar, Poonch, and Rajouri, allegedly funneled narcotics into India to finance terror activities.

Jul 6, 2025

Over 50,000 pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath; brave terror threat, hostile weather

In the face of heavy rainfall and terror threats, more than 50,000 devotees have successfully performed the Amarnath Yatra in just four days. A fresh batch of 7,208 pilgrims left from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Sunday amid tight security.

Jul 6, 2025

Terror Ecosystem Hit in J&K: Srinagar Police Seize Property Worth ₹ 1.5 Crores Under UAPA

In a major offensive against terror and narcotics networks in Jammu and Kashmir, police on Saturday attached immovable properties in Srinagar — one linked to terrorist funding under the UAPA and another belonging to a notorious drug peddler under the NDPS Act.

Jul 5, 2025

BJP Reaches Out to Village Defence Groups After Terror Surge, Vows Support

In a significant outreach move, the BJP held a key meeting with Village Defence Groups (VDGs) to recognize their contribution to grassroots security and address their long-pending demands. Amid rising terror threats in Jammu, the party assured full support to VDGs, calling them the first line of defence.

Jul 5, 2025

36 Amarnath Pilgrims Injured in Ramban Bus Crash; Yatra Progresses Smoothly

In a road mishap along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, 36 Amarnath pilgrims sustained minor injuries when a bus lost control and hit stationary vehicles near the Chanderkot langar point in Ramban district.

Jul 5, 2025

Sajad Lone's new alliance labels existing reservation system anti-Kashmir; demands review

After forming the People's Alliance for Change (PAC), People's Conference chief Sajad Lone reignited the debate over Jammu and Kashmir's reservation policy, accusing the current Omar Abdullah-led government of sidelining the Kashmiri-speaking population.

Jul 3, 2025

Dal Lake to host Khelo India Water Sports Festival in August

Part of its growing Khelo India calendar, the inaugural edition of the Water Games in Jammu and Kashmir comes on the back of the first Khelo India Beach Games, which were held in Diu in May. The water sports festival will see five sports – kayaking and canoeing, rowing, water skiing, shikara race, and dragon boat.

Jul 3, 2025

Drones, sniffer dogs, intensified security forces: Manhunt for terrorists continues in J&K's Kishtwar

A massive search and combing operation continued for the second consecutive day in J&K's Kishtwar district after a group of terrorists was spotted in the forested Kanzal Mandu area. A brief encounter between security forces and terrorists on Wednesday evening triggered a sustained counter-terror effort, with reinforcements, drones, and sniffer dogs deployed.

Jul 3, 2025

Muslims in Kashmir set powerful example of unity at Amarnath Yatra

Local Muslims in Kulgam lead by example, offering a warm welcome to pilgrims and sending a powerful message of peace, unity, and resilience in the face of terror. Local Muslims, donning skullcaps and holding flowers and garlands, warmly welcomed the first batch of pilgrims near the Navyug Tunnel.

Jul 2, 2025

Amarnath Yatra 2025 begins amid tight security; LG Manoj Sinha flags off first batch from Jammu

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of 5,892 pilgrims from Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu, marking the formal commencement of the 2025 Amarnath Yatra. Despite heightened security concerns post-Pahalgam attack, faith and enthusiasm remain high.

Jul 2, 2025

Identify terror-affiliated employees in J&K govt depts: LG Sinha gives stern instructions to officials

In a major policy push to dismantle the terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has directed officials to identify government employees linked to terrorism and reopen long-buried cases of civilian killings.

Jul 1, 2025

J&K to get India's first underground wartime hospital in Poonch; here's why it matters

In a historic and compassionate move, the Jammu and Kashmir government has proposed the construction of the country's first underground emergency hospital in Poonch, a town frequently targeted by cross-border shelling.

Jul 1, 2025

NC labels Sajad Lone's new alliance "BJP's B-Team"

The formation of the People's Alliance for Change (PAC) — a new political front comprising the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples' Conference, Peoples' Democratic Front, and Justice and Development Front — has triggered sharp political reactions in the Union Territory. Just minutes after the alliance was announced, the National Conference dismissed it as the BJP's "B-Team".

Jun 30, 2025

J&K LG reviews final preparations for Amarnath Yatra 2025; check out robust arrangements

Just two days ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Baltal base camp to assess ground-level preparedness and conduct a high-level security review.

Jun 30, 2025