Central agencies collect samples from police station blast site to analyse nature of explosives
Srinagar, Nov 16 (PTI) Teams of NSG, NIA and Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) on Sunday visited the Nowgam police station blast site in Jammu and Kashmir, where nine persons died and 32 others sustained injuries in an accidental blast, officials said. The central agencies visited the site to collect samples from the scene of […]
Delhi blast: NIA arrests Kashmiri man who ‘conspired’ with ‘suicide bomber’
New Delhi: In a major breakthrough in the Red Fort area car bomb blast case, the National Investigation Agency has arrested a Kashmir resident who had allegedly conspired with “suicide bomber” Dr Umar Un Nabi to carry out the terror attack, which claimed 13 lives. Amir Rashid Ali, in whose name the car involved in […]
CIK raids doctor’s home in Anantnag
Srinagar: Counter Intelligence Kashmir on Sunday conducted searches at the residence of a doctor in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the ‘white collar terror module’ case, officials said. The raid was carried out by the CIK sleuths at Malaknag in the Anantnag area during the night, the officials said. They said […]
Army northern commander calls for proactive steps against emerging terror threats in Jammu
Jammu: Army’s Northern Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Sunday reviewed counter-terrorism grid in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district and exhorted all ranks to remain vigilant and proactive against emerging threats in the hinterland. The general officer commanding-in-chief of Northern Command visited Basantgarh and Rampur areas, which witnessed several terror incidents over the past couple […]
UP resident detained by Army from border village in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu: A 60-year-old Uttar Pradesh resident was detained by the Army from a forward village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Sunday evening, officials said. Rann Singh, a resident of Muzaffarnagar district, was found moving in a suspicious manner at Upper Salotri village in Jhulass area and taken into custody by an Army patrolling […]
Police conduct verification of fertiliser dealers in Doda; examine trade records
Jammu, Nov 16 (PTI) The police on Sunday conducted verification of fertiliser dealers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda to ensure strict compliance with norms and prevent any suspicious activity, an official said. The drive was conducted following intelligence inputs about potential misuse of certain chemical substances for unlawful activities, the police spokesperson said. He said […]
Centre owes explanation to nation for blasts in Delhi, Srinagar: JK Cong chief
Jammu, Nov 16 (PTI) The Congress’ Jammu and Kashmir unit on Sunday said the Union government owes an explanation to the nation for the recent blasts in Delhi and Srinagar since the ruling BJP has been claiming that they have eliminated terrorism with the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief […]
Complete breakdown of conversation between Kashmir, rest of India: PDP
Srinagar: Condemning the recent Delhi blast, the PDP on Sunday called on the Centre to conduct a transparent probe and address the “growing alienation” in the valley, claiming there was a breakdown in communication between Kashmir and the rest of the nation. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed deep sorrow and strong condemnation over the […]
‘Accidentally’ explosion at police station kills 9, injures 32

Material was seized in terror module case Srinagar/New Delhi: An “accidental” explosion ripped through the Nowgam police station in Srinagar, killing nine people and injuring 32 others, senior officials said while underlining that it was not a terror attack. Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Nalin Prabhat and MHA Joint Secretary (Kashmir) Prashant Lokhande […]
Govt announces Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for kin of each deceased

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the family of each of the deceased in the accidental blast in Nowgam police station. The compensation will be provided from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Those severely injured will get Rs 1 lakh each, Chief Minister Omar […]